Having joined SAP in 2019, Deepak was most recently the Head of PES for Thailand, Vietnam, and Emerging Markets, including the Partner-Led Territories business for Indochina.
Singapore, July 16, 2024 SAP has appointed Deepak Kaushik as Chief Partner Officer for Southeast Asia (SEA). With a career spanning over two decades in the IT industry, Deepak is tasked with scaling the indirect partner business with SAP’s SEA Partner Ecosystem (PES) and supporting partners to aid in driving customer success in 2024 and beyond. The announcement comes as Vipin Chandran steps down after more than three years in the role to take up a leadership position at SAP Malaysia.
Having joined SAP in 2019, Deepak was most recently the Head of PES for Thailand, Vietnam, and Emerging Markets, including the Partner-Led Territories business for Indochina. In his new role, Deepak reports directly to Verena Siow, President & Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as the SEA region experiences tremendous growth with the emergence of new digital hubs and an increasing demand for cloud and business AI adoption.
“SAP is experiencing remarkable growth in Southeast Asia, and our partner ecosystem plays a crucial role in this success. Our partners’ contributions to meet our customers’ needs, drive customer success, and deliver on business value are more vital now than ever. With Deepak’s extensive knowledge of the local markets and a proven track record of helping expand our partner footprint in the region, we are excited to achieve even greater results for our customers together. I thank Vipin Chandran for his leadership over the past three years, which has driven continuous success and growth for SAP SEA PES, and I look forward to collaborating with him to further accelerate innovation for our customers in Malaysia,” said Verena Siow, President & Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia.
Welcoming the appointment, Deepak stated, “Today’s customers demand solutions that evolve with their needs, requiring partnerships that foster continuous innovation. SAP is dedicated to leveraging our partner ecosystem to address market needs and deliver business value effectively. Our collaboration with partners is a significant advantage, enabling us to drive innovation, accelerate business transformation, and expand our business AI capabilities. I am excited to lead the PES team in building the partner ecosystem of the future in Southeast Asia. Through our collaborative efforts with SEA Partner Ecosystems, we can accelerate innovation and achieve better success together.”
Before that, he held various sales and service leadership roles across various regions.
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