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TONY HARRIS TITLE : SVP & HEAD OF MARKETING & SOLUTIONS
SAP

TONY HARRIS TITLE : SVP & HEAD OF MARKETING & SOLUTIONS

With over 30 years of experience across both finance and IT , Tony has spent the last 20 years focused on the Procurement solutions sector and is currently responsible for product marketing for SAP Business Network .
In this role , he leads product marketing teams that form a bridge between SAP products and SAP customers , creating compelling product pricing , packaging and messaging . The team also captures market trends , customer challenges , and insights from the SAP field teams to create an outside-in view of the market that helps to drive innovation within SAP Business Network . Tony is based in London , UK .
Tony Harris , Senior Vice President for SAP Business Network Product Marketing , emphasises the network ’ s pivotal role : “ SAP Business Network helps strengthen trading partner relationships across procurement , supply chain , logistics and asset management . This integration improves efficiency , mitigates risk and disruption and drives sustainability across the entire value chain .”
The impact of the SAP Business Network is nothing short of remarkable . In the last 12 months , more than £ 4.6tn of commerce was processed through the platform , underscoring its significant influence on global trade . This staggering figure not only demonstrates the network ’ s widespread adoption but also highlights its critical role in facilitating modern business operations .
Tony elaborates on the network ’ s capabilities : “ SAP helps customers address contemporary supply chain challenges through our comprehensive suite of software solutions . This includes integrated business planning and transportation management , which work in tandem with our business network . Moreover , our solutions are supplemented by the knowledge and expertise of our global partner ecosystem , which has developed specialised services around SAP ’ s technology .”
This extensive network of partners , which already includes 26,000 partners across the world , plays a vital role in SAP ’ s ability to provide comprehensive solutions across a wide range of businesses and locations . This partnership approach enables SAP to extend its reach and enhance what it
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