Episode 9: The RISE of SAP - Martin Scharmach

Guest: Martin Scharmach -  SVP & General Manager RISE WITH SAP - MEE Region, SAP SEHosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutionsJohannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAP SEIn this episode, we sit down with Martin Scharmach—SAP’s go-to guy for RISE in Europe—to unpack how cloud ERP has shifted from “just tech” to a full-blown business transformation driver.We cover:- How Martin’s consultative roots and sales experience shape his vision- Why real transformation needs more than just tech upgrades- Cloud security, sovereignty & the myth of the “perfect time” to transform- Why letting go of old systems isn’t loss—it's leverage- The changing role of partners & consultants in the transformation era- And why a long-term SAP journey is less about tools and more about mindsetMartin’s take? Cloud ERP isn’t just a destination—it’s a strategy. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and get ready to rethink what transformation really means.Follow Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergreb/Follow Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneslangguth/Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma