SAP UK & Ireland
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Welcome to the SAP UK & Ireland podcast. A new show aimed at technology professionals and business leaders. We'll be lifting the lid on the most interesting stories from the world of IT and business, shining a light on all the extraordinary examples of tech innovation and customer success from across the UK. We'll also be speaking to thought-leaders and industry champions from the..
SAP UK & Ireland
1y ago
As the world prepares for the upcoming UN climate conference in Egypt, episode 21 will be covering a recent roundtable discussion exploring the findings from our annual SAP Insights Sustainability study, and what this means for UK businesses. It’s been almost a year since COP26 where the world came together in Glasgow to tackle the issue of climate change. After a couple of challenging years with the pandemic, it felt like a ‘reset’ moment for us all to once again consider the necessity of taking sustainability action and playing our part in protecting our planet. It’s safe to say that the top ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
1y ago
Episode 19 of the InnovationX Podcast focuses on what the future has in hold for public sector oranisations. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic the opportunity to adopt new technologies to improve the way we deliver new public sector services is here. Whether you want to become more agile, more resilient, or increase your capacity and productivity, government organisations are now maximising the latest cloud technologies to better meet the needs of their citizens. A perfect example of this in action is Gloucestershire County Council which became the first UK public sector organisation to ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
1y ago
Joining the corporate world can be quite a daunting experience for students, especially as we emerge from a global pandemic where so many of us have been working from home for two years. So, it’s important to embrace every opportunity thrown your way to make the absolute most of your internship. As an Intern myself, I thought it crucial to create a guide for incoming interns and second year university students to learn from and apply to their own experiences. In this episode, I’m joined by Ciara Sherlock, fellow intern and student at the University of Bath, who will be sharing some tips, trick ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
Businesses once had to choose between profitability and sustainability. Today the two go hand in hand. From securing investment to attracting employees and customers, sustainability now has a major impact on the success of a business and on its future. Studies show that while 90% of executives think sustainability is important only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy. In this episode, we feature an interview from the AIBF All Ireland Business Summit with Lindsey Rowe, Head of Purpose Programmes & Sustainability at SAP, about the impact a strong sustainability policy can have on ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
In this episode I’m interviewing Gavin Critchley. Gavin works within the Customer Office for EMEA North at SAP. I wanted to chat with Gavin simply because Gavin isn’t afraid to say it like it is and also isn’t shy of admitting that he’s.. well.. human! It’s refreshing to hear someone with such experience and seniority admitting that it wasn’t all mapped out and planned. Join us as Gavin and I explore if we’re the only people that suffer / suffered with imposter syndrome. Do the people at the top suffer with it? Do they question their success? Do they too compare themselves to others? We also t ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
The year is 2032, and Sci-Valley has adopted the latest innovations including highly efficient sorting and processing facilities that breaks down our plastic waste and provides materials for future production. We also incinerate 50% of our waste to generate heat to millions of homes, alongside a compost facility that deals with our current food waste. However, as our population grows due to the popularity of the area, we are facing issues dealing with our residential and commercial waste as our facilities are all at capacity. Sci-Valley needs YOUR help to sustain the ever-increasing number of ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
In this episode I’m interviewing an award winning Great Taste business, mmm that’s right. I’ve tried Madeleine & Co’s (https://www.madeleineandco.uk) madeleines and they are super tasty. Light and crispy on the outside, yet moist in the middle, YUM. Marie and I used to work within the same team at SAP. Marie decided to leave her corporate job at SAP in August 2019, to follow her passion in creating Madeleine & Co. Marie shares with us her journey and it was certainly a journey to where she is today. I love that the decision for Marie to leave her corporate job has not only let Marie tu ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
As part of SAP’s continued response to the social justice movement, SAP announced the launch of its Pro Bono for Economic Equity program in the UK, a pro bono volunteering program designed to foster economic equity for black-owned businesses and social enterprises. It provides the opportunity for employees to share professional skills and expertise as pro bono volunteer consultants to help solve critical business challenges for black-owned businesses and social enterprises that are impacted by social and racial injustices in the UK. In this episode we are exploring the experience of one of the ..read more
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2y ago
In this episode, SAP UKI Managing Director Michiel Verhoeven speaks to Sandeep Seeripat, Global Chief Information Officer at Twinings, to discuss how the business is embarking on a transformation programme as it looks at ways it can better engage with its customers, while ensuring supply-chain reliability and operational efficiency. In his role Sandeep is responsible for driving digital transformation across the business focusing on business outcomes through executing with excellence. Prior to Twinings, Sandeep was Global IT Delivery Director at Kimberly-Clark ..read more
SAP UK & Ireland
2y ago
In this episode we discuss the latest research from SAP Insights which looks at the challenges faced by organisations in meeting their sustainability goals, how circular economy solutions can overcome these barriers, and also look ahead to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) that's taking place in Glasgow. We are joined by the following expert guests: - Michiel Verhoeven - Managing Director, SAP UK & Ireland - Stephen Jamieson - Global Head of Circular Economy Solutions at SAP. In his role, Stephen leads the creation and development of the industry solutions needed to keep products in ..read more