Speakers
Hitesh Babhania
Chris Beard
Kevin Butler
Jake Creamer
Craig Dale
Marci Ehrhart
Neil Gardner
Robert Reuben
Mr Chris Soden
Mr James Wainaina
Hitesh partners with organisations to help define and quantify measurable value from cloud ERP transformation. He works closely with business and IT stakeholders to articulate the strategic, operational and financial benefits of RISE with SAP, translating these into clear, collaborative business cases. His focus is on aligning transformation ambition with IT modernisation to enable confident decision‑making and deliver lasting business value.
Unlocking Business Excellence with SAP's Business Value & AI North Star (BVNS) Methodology Tuesday @ 1:15 PM
Don't Wait: Why AI Should Pay for Your SAP Transformation, Not Follow It Tuesday @ 1:55 PM
Kevin Butler is District Manager for SAP clients at ADP and a recognised advisor on enterprise transformation, payroll modernisation and workforce technology strategy.
Having advised UK Government organisations and worked with major private sector employers on large-scale transformation programmes, Kevin brings a unique perspective that spans technology, people, governance and organisational change. He is a regular keynote speaker for leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS), and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
Kevin has also contributed to AI ethics initiatives with Oxford Brookes University and Brunel University, helping bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their responsible adoption within organisations.
Today, Kevin partners with CIOs, HRIT leaders and transformation teams to help organisations modernise their SAP payroll environments, reduce operational complexity and realise the benefits of cloud-based operating models.Understanding the True Lift of Cloud Migration Tuesday @ 1:15 PM
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Jake is a Global Payroll Leader with more than 20 years of experience transforming payroll operations for multinational organizations. In his current role as Global Process Owner for Payroll & Time, he oversees payroll operations for 60,000+ employees across 80+ countries. Over the course of my career, he has led large-scale payroll transformations and technology migrations, including global deployments of ADP GlobalView, Celergo, Workday, SuccessFactors and SAP S/4. His focus has always been on creating measurable impact—reducing manual interventions, cutting errors, driving compliance and enhancing the employee experience. He has been fortunate to hold executive payroll leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Morgan Stanley, Intel and Tradeweb, where he built scalable hub-and-spoke payroll models, strengthened SOX controls and developed global governance frameworks. Beyond his corporate work, he is passionate about advancing the payroll profession. He has served in leadership roles with PayrollOrg chapters in Sacramento and Dallas and he has also taught payroll as an adjunct professor, mentoring the next generation of payroll professionals.
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Understanding the True Lift of Cloud Migration Tuesday @ 1:15 PM
What's Front of Mind for SAP Customers Tuesday @ 10:10 AM
Understanding the True Lift of Cloud Migration Tuesday @ 1:15 PM
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Neil is a seasoned technology professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently heading SAP's UKI Cloud ERP Business. He embarked on his SAP journey nearly 15 years ago, initially working with an early version of SAP’s cloud ERP solution. Over his tenure, Neil has held diverse sales and partner roles at local, regional, and global levels. Before assuming his current position, Neil was part of the Global RISE organisation, where he focused on the EMEA region, collaborating closely with market unit teams to drive their success. |
Building The Autonomous Enterprise: Why AI, Cloud ERP and Clean Core Will Define the Next Decade of Business Transformation Tuesday @ 10:20 AM
Crafting a modern data strategy for seamless cloud migration Tuesday @ 3:25 PM
SAP Sovereign Cloud: Navigating Data Sovereignity and Regulatory Compliance in Your Cloud ERP Journey Tuesday @ 3:25 PM
James Gitau Wainaina is a dynamic and resourceful expert in solutions advisory, with over a decade of experience supporting digital transformation across the EMEA region. Currently serving as an Expert Solutions Advisor in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at SAP, James brings a wealth of GRC and enterprise architecture knowledge.
As a thought leader and frequent industry speaker, James is highly regarded for his strategic insights and ability to deliver memorable presentations to C-level stakeholders. His technical expertise spans across both SAP, and third-party solutions allowing him to deliver practical solutions that align with customer objectives.
In addition to his professional achievements, James holds a First Class Honors Bachelors degree in Banking and Finance from Pune University, India.
His career journey spans several prominent roles, including at Oracle and SevenSeas Technologies Group.
SAP Session Tuesday @ 2:35 PM
ERP doesn't change organisations, People Do Tuesday @ 2:35 PM