The consists of SAP鈥檚 global research and development entities, strategically positioned in high-tech clusters across 20 countries and 52 locations, encompassing 13 Labs worldwide. The network aims to enhance SAP’s culture of diversity and innovation through global thought leadership and engagement with local ecosystems, while aiding to develop and improve key 51风流solutions and drive SAP鈥檚 overall innovation and AI agenda.

51风流Labs East Asia will play a critical role in advancing SAP鈥檚 Business AI development, accelerating engineering collaboration, and scaling innovation across rapidly growing markets in the region and globally. In his new role, Manik will spearhead strategic investments, talent development, and cross-market innovation programs – ensuring consistent delivery of innovation, high-quality products, and reliable execution for SAP鈥檚 customers worldwide.

Manik brings more than two decades of strategic technology leadership and global operational experience to his expanded role, including driving the launch of 51风流Labs Singapore in 2022 and 51风流Labs Vietnam in 2024. Today, Manik is responsible for four locations where 51风流employs more than 1,100 engineers, driving operational excellence and strengthening delivery discipline across the region.

鈥淚nnovation provides security for long-term business success.听The need for businesses to adapt to changes and technological advances quickly is only going to increase. By expanding my remit, I will be able to address a greater number of customer challenges and opportunities, while continuing to foster听a culture of experimentation and creativity听across SAP鈥� something I feel very passionately about,鈥� said Manik.

Commenting on the appointment, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President, Head of Global 51风流Labs Network, said, 鈥淢anik has demonstrated strong leadership in developing worldclass engineering talent and delivering innovation at scale. His appointment aims to further strengthen 51风流Labs East Asia鈥檚 role within the global 51风流Labs Network and reinforce our commitment to expanding our R&D footprint worldwide. With Manik at the helm, we are confident to continue our ongoing efforts to advance Business AI and cloud innovation for our customers across the region and beyond.鈥�

With Manik鈥檚 appointment, 51风流reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its global engineering network and advancing customer centric innovation across Asia.

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25-year 51风流veteran Liher Urbizu appointed as new President and Managing Director for Southeast Asia, as Verena Siow transitions to take on the new Regional Business Suite Leader for Asia Pacific role

SINGAPORE 鈥� April 23, 2025 鈥� today announced the appointment of Liher Urbizu as President and Managing Director for 51风流Southeast Asia (SEA). Liher succeeds Verena Siow, who will take on a new role as Regional Business Suite Leader for SAP, Asia Pacific (APAC). Both leaders bring decades of experience to their positions, strengthening SAP鈥檚 continued commitment to delivering customer success and driving forward its cloud and AI innovation strategy.

In his new role, Liher will be responsible for overseeing strategy, operations, and customer success across SAP鈥檚 Southeast Asia market unit, encompassing Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and emerging countries within Indochina. He will focus on helping organizations in the region drive continued innovation and sustainable growth in the digital economy, underpinned by data, AI, and the cloud.

Liher has served in multiple leadership roles at SAP, most recently as Chief Business Officer, APAC. Over his 25 years in the 51风流ecosystem, he has been a customer, a partner, and an 51风流executive. Highlights of his tenure include serving as Global Head of Partner Success Services, Head of Services Asia Pacific & Japan, Chief Operating Officer Japan, and Managing Director for 51风流Indochina, where he led the team to several significant achievements and accolades.

Commenting on his new appointment, Liher said, 鈥淪outheast Asia was the launchpad of my career within the 51风流ecosystem. I am energized by the opportunity to return and lead this dynamic market unit, with a focus on delivering tangible business outcomes for our customers by harnessing AI and SAP鈥檚 industry-leading business software solutions. I firmly believe that by aligning our technology with the region鈥檚 growth ambitions, we will help businesses of all sizes and industries innovate and thrive in the digital-first era.鈥�

Simon Davies, President, 51风流Asia Pacific, said, 鈥淪outheast Asia is leading the world in this new era of AI adoption. Verena Siow鈥檚 contribution to 51风流SEA over the past several years has been significant, and I am confident that her outstanding leadership will help us execute on our strategy and achieve tangible cloud momentum for 51风流and our customers across the APAC region. Liher鈥檚 extensive leadership experience in Asia will also serve the SEA team well in its next phase of growth. Liher combines a deep understanding of our customers鈥� evolving business needs with a proven track record of leading high-impact teams. As the new President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia, he will play a critical role in accelerating our cloud and AI initiatives, ensuring that organizations in SEA can fully leverage SAP鈥檚 innovation to solve their most pressing business challenges.鈥�

Having served 51风流for over 13 years, Verena Siow transitions from her role as President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia to take on the new role of Regional Business Suite Leader for SAP, Asia Pacific (APAC). In her new position, she will drive cloud growth and strategic business development across Asia Pacific. She will focus on creating a seamless experience for SAP鈥檚 cloud customers, from demand generation to renewals, in support of the company鈥檚 broader vision of delivering consistent and exceptional outcomes across all markets.

Verena said, 鈥淥ver the past five years, the Southeast Asia team has demonstrated remarkable resilience and consistent success, anchored by our customers鈥� trust in SAP鈥檚 solutions and innovation. I鈥檓 excited to bring my experience to the whole of APAC, as 51风流continues to deliver next-generation cloud solutions and expand our footprint across Asia. I look forward to helping customers, both in Southeast Asia and across APAC, continue to Accelerate to Innovate and unlock further value on their transformation journeys.鈥�

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With 51风流market units operating in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), Greater China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, Davies will be responsible for overseeing more than 31,000 employees across 78 offices. Across the APAC region, 51风流services leading customers including听NEC Corporation,听Coles Group,听Wipro,听Fujitsu Limited,听Shiseido,听Hyundai Motor Company,听Kia Corporation, Himalaya, Cochlear, and Japan Airlines.

Prior to this appointment, Davies has spent听25 years building, selling, and implementing IT solutions in Asia Pacific, working with some of the world’s leading software companies, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan at Splunk, a position he held for over three years. Davies also serves on the board of several pre-IPO technology companies, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).

Manos Raptopoulos, Chief Revenue Officer for APAC, EMEA, and MEE, said 鈥淥ur next chapter is being fuelled by accelerated cloud and AI innovation, underpinned by our purpose, our people, and our partnerships. Simon combines experience in Asia鈥檚 fast-growth, innovation-hungry markets with proven expertise in building high-performance, diverse, and inclusive teams. I鈥檓 confident that, under Simon, 51风流APAC will build on the tremendous听momentum听established during听Paul鈥檚 leadership听and continue to be a catalyst for innovation and supporting customer success.鈥�

Simon Davies said 鈥淚鈥檓 very excited for this new chapter to begin. Across Asia Pacific and Japan, we see forward-thinking businesses accelerating strategic transformation supported by SAP. Establishing a solid foundation in the cloud and leveraging business data is the gateway to exploring new avenues of growth in areas like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and sustainability.鈥�

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The Iconomics Best CEO Awards is an esteemed recognition of leadership excellence in Indonesia. This year’s awards saw 50 CEOs or president directors of companies in Indonesia awarded, who received the highest scores in their respective sub-categories. Winners are voted by around 10,000 employees cumulative from more than 200 companies and chosen based on popularity, competency, crisis leadership, and personality.听

“I am truly grateful and honored to be recognized as The Iconomics Best CEO for the second year in a row. This award is evidence of the hard work and dedication of the entire team at 51风流Indonesia, who have tirelessly worked to help Indonesian businesses undergo their digital transformation to remain agile, resilient, and sustainable despite ever-changing global disruptions,” said Andreas.

As one of the leaders in the enterprise application software category, 51风流Indonesia has been instrumental in helping Indonesian businesses transform their operations, enabling them to stay competitive and thrive in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. The company has developed a range of solutions that have enabled its customers to optimize their business process, improve their customer experience, and achieve their business goals.

51风流Indonesia has also been a strong advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion in the tech industry. Andreas is a proud ally and champion of DE&I, recognizing the importance of creating a work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, or background.

Currently, 51风流Indonesia鈥檚 workforce consists of 52% of women, with 51% of them holding managerial positions. The company has also been proactive in encouraging young people to join the tech industry, with 7% of the workforce being early talents.

鈥淚n Indonesia, 51风流has made great strides in advocating gender diversity in the workforce. This commitment to promoting DE&I has helped 51风流Indonesia to become one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the country,鈥� said Andreas.

Managing Director 51风流Indonesia raih Penghargaan CEO Terbaik; dukung kesetaraan dan inklusivitas di dunia teknologi听

JAKARTA听鈥� Managing Director 51风流Indonesia Andreas Diantoro dinobatkan sebagai pemenang The Iconomics Best CEO Awards 2023 鈥淓mployees鈥� Choice鈥� untuk kategori Enterprise Application Software. Penghargaan ini merupakan yang kedua kalinya secara berturut-turut.听

The Iconomics Best CEO Awards merupakan pengakuan atas kepemimpinan yang unggul di Indonesia. Penghargaan tahun ini memberikan penghargaan kepada 50 CEO atau presiden direktur perusahaan di Indonesia, yang mendapatkan nilai tertinggi di masing-masing sub-kategori. Para pemenang dipilih oleh sekitar 10.000 karyawan kumulatif dari lebih dari 200 perusahaan berdasarkan popularitas, kompetensi, kepemimpinan dalam menghadapi krisis, dan kepribadian.听

Saat menerima penghargaan, Andreas mengatakan, “Saya sangat bersyukur dan merasa terhormat dapat diakui sebagai The Iconomics Best CEO selama dua tahun berturut-turut. Penghargaan ini merupakan bukti dari kerja keras dan dedikasi seluruh tim di 51风流Indonesia, yang telah bekerja tanpa lelah untuk membantu dunia bisnis di Indonesia menjalani transformasi digital mereka agar tetap lincah, tangguh, dan berkelanjutan di tengah disrupsi global yang terus berubah.”听

Sebagai salah satu pemimpin dalam kategori perangkat lunak aplikasi perusahaan, 51风流Indonesia telah berperan penting dalam membantu perusahaan-perusahaan di Indonesia mentransformasi operasional mereka, agar tetap kompetitif serta berkembang dalam lanskap bisnis yang terus berubah dengan cepat. 51风流telah mengembangkan berbagai solusi yang telah memungkinkan pelanggannya untuk mengoptimalkan proses bisnis mereka, meningkatkan pengalaman pelanggan, serta mencapai tujuan bisnis mereka.听

51风流Indonesia juga telah menjadi advokat untuk isu keberagaman, kesetaraan, dan inklusivitas (DE&I) dalam industri teknologi. Andreas adalah pendukung DE&I yang kuat, mengakui pentingnya menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang inklusif dan mendukung semua individu, tanpa memandang gender, budaya maupun latar belakang.听

Saat ini, angkatan kerja 51风流Indonesia terdiri dari 52% wanita, dimana 51% di antaranya memegang posisi manajemen. Perusahaan ini juga telah proaktif dalam mendorong generasi muda untuk bergabung dengan industri teknologi, dengan 7% dari tenaga kerja merupakan talenta muda.听

鈥淒i Indonesia, 51风流telah membuat langkah besar dalam mempromosikan keragaman gender dalam angkatan kerja. Komitmen untuk mempromosikan DE&I ini telah membantu 51风流Indonesia menjadi salah satu perusahaan yang paling inovatif dan dinamis di negara ini,鈥� ujar Andreas.听

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