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Chris Salis, SAP – Profile and Biography
by Robin Milton We take the satisfaction of our readers seriouslyChris Salis joined SAP in 2010 as VP and Head of Global Sales for
SAP's Line of Business Solutions for Procurement.
Prior to that, he worked for huge firms including Business Objects, eBay, Gap
Inc., and Adecco Employment Services.
Being a software geek with a propensity for business applications,
he was always interested in what SAP, a
business enterprise corporation, was doing.
In his early career, getting into SAP was a long shot. He never
imagined he’d end up there. However, it wasn't until 2006 that things truly
took off.
He was named Senior Manager for Business Objects' Strategic Sourcing
and Procurement Department and was later elevated to Executive Director and
Chief of Staff for the CEO's Office in his last years there.
For Chris, it was a positive experience, but what happened next was
unfathomable.
His admission into Systems,
Applications, and Products (SAP SE).
Chris Salis’ Time at SAP
After serving as VP and Head of Global Sales at SAP, he was elevated
to Global Vice President and General Manager of SAP's Line of Business Solutions
for Procurement.
His previous role at SAP was Global Vice President and Head of
Portfolio for SAP's Go-to-Market.
His accomplishments while serving as Global Vice President were
noteworthy. He commercialized SAP's digital business unit and launched a new
B2B/C SaaS model. He also lowered the average time it takes to generate money
from new ideas. It went from 12 months to 90 days.
Furthermore, he repositioned zero-revenue items, increasing their
income from zero to $41 million.
In addition to being an SAP specialist and consultant, he also works
as a startup counsellor and company strategy consultant.
He gives critical advice and insights to new entrepreneurs to help
them get off to a good start in the market, and his financial counsel has
helped several projects grow into viable businesses.
Chris Salis’ SAP Profile, Positions, and Achievements
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He orchestrated a turnaround in
the company's revenue trajectory, reversing a decline.
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He surpassed the highest line
of business quota during 2010-11.
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He played a key role in
achieving a 4x increase in SaaS revenue.
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He contributed to a remarkable
300% growth in revenue in 2011.
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He spearheaded the successful
launch of SAP sourcing, the company's first triumphant foray into SaaS
offerings.
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He built and led a highly
effective global team of product managers.
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His framework facilitated the
adoption of SAP Agile methodology, enhancing engagement and efficiency.
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His strategic initiatives
culminated in the acquisition of Ariba for $4.3 billion in 2012.
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Following the merger, he
assumed leadership at Ariba, driving continued success.
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Through strategic planning, he
significantly grew SaaS revenue by 75%.
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He introduced groundbreaking
innovations and new business models, revolutionizing our approach.
·
He successfully commercialized
the SAP Digital Business unit, expanding our market reach and impact.
Learn More About SAP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissalis
https://muckrack.com/christopher-salis
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