This news comes on the heels of the company launch of a new, state-of-the-art office in downtown Montreal. This new office showcases all the hallmarks of a Future of Work space and is purpose-built for employees to perform a variety of activities when they come on site.

51风流Labs Canada designated as a major 51风流global research hub

51风流Labs are research and development (R&D) facilities located in high tech clusters around the globe that drive SAP鈥檚 culture of innovation. 51风流Labs Canada 鈥� with Labs in Montreal, Vancouver, and Waterloo 鈥� is joining the ranks of 51风流Labs Walldorf, 51风流Labs US, 51风流Labs India, and 51风流Labs China as part of the Global Hub Network, which also has recently introduced Labs Latin America and CEE Hub –聽 including Labs Czech Republic, Labs Hungary, Labs Poland and Labs Slovakia – to its alliance.

As the backbone of the 51风流Labs Networks, comprised of 21 labs globally, Hubs represent SAP鈥檚 most significant R&D locations, in terms of size, who deliver best-in-class solutions across many of SAP鈥檚 product portfolios. Hubs influence the development of global programs and receive additional investment to enable regional initiatives.

With over 2,550 employees across Canada, 51风流Labs Canada is leading the creation of the technology that will drive the next frontier of intelligent enterprises thanks to its 35 years of development experience in analytics, database technologies, customer experience. The Waterloo Lab drives SAP鈥檚 IoT Edge and HANA Database and Analytics technologies, Vancouver Labs is home to 51风流Analytics Cloud as well as 51风流Concur teams, and Montreal Labs is innovating 51风流CX solutions as well as 51风流S/4 HANA Industry Cloud and Quote to Cash solutions

鈥�51风流Labs Canada has become one of the largest development centers across the 51风流Labs Network driving new innovations as well as being the backbone of some core 51风流products,鈥� said Cindy Fagen, Managing Director, 51风流Labs Canada. 鈥淭his recognition of 51风流Labs Canada as a global research hub is very exciting, as it solidifies SAP鈥檚 continued investment in Canada鈥檚 innovation ecosystem.鈥�

Employee experience placed front and center in new Montreal office

51风流has always prided itself on being forward-thinking and always putting employee experience first and the new Montreal office is an example of this mindset.

With just under 1,000 employees in Montreal, the company views the Quebec market as a world-class technology hub. This new office will continue to strengthen SAP鈥檚 position as a hub for retail, e-commerce, and industry cloud solutions.

51风流Canada has always understood that its employees had unique work preferences and patterns 鈥� while some people are more productive and engaged in an office environment, others are more efficient when working remotely.

鈥淥ur new smart office is an activity-based destination with demand-driven spaces, making it easier for our employees to choose their best workplace experience,鈥� continued Fagen. 鈥淒ata and technology are important pieces in the puzzle that help us to be smarter about our office space and constantly improve the employee experience and productivity.鈥�

The new 51风流Labs Montreal office demonstrates the company’s commitment to SAP鈥檚 Pledge to Flex, allowing employees to build work habits that support optimal productivity all in the interest of creating best-in-class employee experience.聽 The 65,000 square foot office is on the top floors of the Place Ville Marie (PVM) building, located in the heart of Montreal, close to customers and partners. Close to public transportation and in a building rich with amenities, 51风流is making it easy for employees to get to the office and an opportunity to enjoy the surrounding culture when they come into the office.

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In this role, Cindy will lead the strategic direction of SAP鈥檚 product development and innovation hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Waterloo, serving nearly 3,000 employees.

Previously 51风流Labs Canada鈥檚 chief operating officer (COO), Cindy has been managing the business of the organization since 2014. Cindy brings an entrepreneurial spirit, while also offering continuity in this time of unprecedented global disruption. As COO, Cindy was a fierce champion of SAP.iO, SAP鈥檚 program to seed intrapreneurship among 51风流employees, initiating venture studios in 51风流Canada locations from coast to coast. She also spearheaded the implementation of innovation spaces and programs to advance employee learning, innovation and community partnerships.

鈥淢y goal is to solidify 51风流Labs Canada as the best place to work in technology,鈥� said Cindy. 鈥淲e know we have unrivaled talent and a culture that is second to none. I鈥檓 truly honoured to step into this role and to continue building a business that serves our employees so they can be at their best while in service of our customers.鈥�

Cindy also brings a tenure of strong technology experience in companies large and small. Before joining 51风流in 2014, Cindy was president and founder of a digital media startup and spent many years in customer-facing leadership roles at organizations like Dassault Syst猫mes. She is passionate about advancing STEM education and supporting women in entrepreneurship.

Cindy will take the reins from 51风流Labs Canada鈥檚 longtime managing director, Kirsten Sutton who is leaving 51风流to pursue new opportunities. 鈥淐indy is an incredible leader and has been at the helm of our operations and several of our most successful innovation activities,鈥� says Kirsten Sutton, outgoing managing director for 51风流Labs Canada. 鈥淚t has been my honour to serve the brilliant, passionate and dedicated employees of 51风流Labs Canada and I鈥檓 thrilled to pass the torch to Cindy.鈥�

Under their leadership, 51风流Labs Canada has become one of Canada鈥檚 most revered employers 鈥� winning 20 top employer awards in 2019 alone- and is among the elite four of SAP鈥檚 20 global innovation centres.

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Media inquiries:

Jennifer Carreiro
Integrated Communications, 51风流Labs Canada
Jennifer.carreiro@sap.com

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