Higher Education & Research Community Session - Meet your Community Chair Andrew Mallinson
Bring your challenges to this Roundtable discussion and take away solutions.
Join fellow SAP professionals working across universities and research institutions for a candid, peer-led session with Andrew Mallinson (SAP Support, University of Leeds) the new Higher Education & Research Chair. This is your chance to say hello or share what's keeping you up at night.
Whether you're navigating a complex SAP implementation, wrestling with sector-specific support challenges or simply curious about what others are experiencing, this one-hour session is a space where you can speak openly with people who truly understand the unique demands of Higher Education and Research.
Together, we'll explore the SAP challenges that matter most to our sector, from system migrations and SAP S/4HANA to budget pressures and institutional complexity. You will leave with real insights, meaningful connections and a stronger sense of where our community is heading and help shape the future direction of the community.
Book your place today and help us build something brilliant.
Community Chair
Andrew Mallinson
Andrew is an experienced SAP professional with a career that spans over a decade of transformation and innovation. He began his professional journey in debt recovery before pivoting to SAP in 2011, where he quickly established himself as a subject matter expert in billing during a major ECC6 implementation for a local authority.
Since then, Andrew has broadened his expertise across key functional areas including security and authorisations, finance, and his enduring passion—sales and distribution. His deep understanding of both technical and functional domains has made him a versatile leader in the SAP space.
Andrew joined the University of Leeds in 2018 as an analyst, where he quickly realised how much there was to learn. He embraced the opportunity to grow within an inspiring team, deepening his SAP knowledge and expanding his impact across the institution.
Today, he leads the SAP team at the University of Leeds, playing a central role in guiding the institution’s transition to SAP S/4HANA. His leadership is instrumental in designing solutions that not only support mission-critical business processes but also ensure the university’s systems are resilient and future-ready.
Beyond his operational role, Andrew is a passionate advocate for collaboration and knowledge sharing. He actively engages with peers across the higher education sector, contributing insights and fostering connections that strengthen the broader SAP community.
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