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Emmanuel Raptopoulos, who has worked in significant positions at SAP, the leader in the corporate application software market, for 25 years, has been appointed as the President of the newly created EMEA Region, which also includes Turkey. 

TURKEY - SAP, the leading corporate application software market company, has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President of the newly created EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Region. The new region encompasses Turkey and the entire Middle East and Africa, along with the Benelux countries, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Scandinavian countries, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece. 

When the power of cloud technology combines with the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, significant opportunities arise regarding customer transformation and value. In this regard, the EMEA Region holds great importance for Sap. With this appointment, Manos Raptoploulos will be responsible for the 14,000 employees working in 53 regional offices and serving customers in 90 countries. 

Having joined SAP in 1998, Mano Raptopoulos has held various leadership roles in Management, Sales, Operations, and Consulting in Europe and the Middle East. Before this appointment, he served as the President of the South EMEA Region within the expanding EMEA Region earlier this year.

“They trust SAP to prepare organizations for the future”

Scott Russel, the Board Member responsible for Customer Success at SAP, commented, “Manos Raptopoulos has successfully grown customer-focused businesses at SAP for over 25 years. I am confident in his leadership and know that he will continue supporting our customers’ growth and innovation in a strategically important region for SAO.” Scott Russel emphasized that Manos Raptopoulos is an empathetic and inspiring leader and loyal advocate for customers and business partners, saying, “I am excited that Manos Raptopoulos, along with our capable team, will take our EMEA Region to new heights.”

Mano Raptopoulos also stated, “Our customers have high expectations. They trust SAP to manage their most critical business processes, drive digital transformation, increase sustainability, and prepare their organizations for the future. In the EMEA region, we look forward to a period supported by accelerated cloud and artificial intelligence innovation underpinned by our corporate purpose, employees, and partnerships. I am honored to lead a team of diverse and talented professionals. Together, we can significantly impact this region and beyond.” 

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