• SNP welcomes former COO at SAP UKI as new Head of Strategic Growth Markets
  
  
• Priority regions in EMEA are Scandinavia, France and the Middle East
  
  
• Strong SNP partner ecosystem basis for growth strategy in new markets

Based on the current strength in the core markets, Ian will prioritize the expansion of the software and partner business in the strategic and emerging markets in order to scale and expand growth. The initial focus will be on EMEA, specifically on Scandinavia, France and the Middle East. Ian brings with him over 30 years of experience, with different software vendors such as SAP, Infor, Lawson, Intentia and has worked in a variety of leadership and domain roles, most recently as COO for SAP UK & Ireland. Ian has vast experience of working in complex, fast paced international environments, with customers and partners across most industries, and he is seen as a trusted advisor by the partners and customers in his network.

Jens Amail, CEO of SNP, welcomes the new addition:

"I am delighted that Ian is joining SNP. His experience in managing complex go-to-market processes, his operational knowledge in the software and cloud business, and last but not least, his passion for his work make him exactly the right person at the right time. We are currently making strong operational progress, and Ian will help us to elevate the market position of our portfolio, drive more value for our customers and partners and scale internationally through our ecosystem.”

Ian Wahlers adds:

“I am excited to be joining SNP. We all assess new opportunities on key criteria, but the combination of people, product and potential is very strong at SNP. I believe I can add value and help the company grow. But more than anything, you just know when something feels right for you. I had that feeling each time I met with the various stakeholders and executive team.”

About SNP

SNP (ticker: SHF.DE) helps companies worldwide to unlock the full potential of their data and shape their own tailored journey towards a digital future.
SNP’s data excellence platform CrystalBridge® and the Bluefield™ approach have set a comprehensive industry standard for restructuring and modernizing SAP systems faster and more securely while harnessing data-driven innovations in the cloud.The company works with around 2,600 customers of all sizes and in all industries worldwide, including 21 of the DAX40 and 95 of the Fortune 500. The SNP Group has around 1,400 employees worldwide at over 40 locations in 15 countries. The company is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and generated revenues of EUR 173.4 million in the 2022 fiscal year.