Alan Hyde leaves SAP
Alan Hyde leaves SAP
Tim Ebbeck appointed acting CEO
and Managing Director
of SAP Australia and New
Zealand
Geraldine McBride, President and CEO SAP Asia Pacific Japan (APJ), announced today the departure of Alan Hyde, CEO and Managing Director, SAP Australia and New Zealand. Tim Ebbeck, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer of SAP APJ, will immediately step in as CEO and Managing Director for SAP’s ANZ business in an acting capacity.
“It is with regret that I announce the departure of Alan Hyde, CEO and Managing Director of SAP ANZ. Alan, who has played a key role in the SAP ANZ leadership team, will be pursuing an alternative course in his career.
“In his
five years with SAP ANZ, Alan managed highly effective
teams, servicing the needs of SAP customers. I thank him for
his valued contributions to SAP.”
Tim Ebbeck is based
in Australia and has been a key contributor to the success
of the ANZ team since joining SAP in 2003. Prior to taking
up his APJ role as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Tim was
the COO and CFO for ANZ, where he played a crucial role in
all key deals and the overall leadership of the ANZ
business.
“I welcome Tim to his new role and am confident he will again provide strong leadership and commercial success, as we work together driving the ANZ markets forward,” said Ms McBride. “I would also like to sincerely thank Alan and wish him all the very best for the future.”
ENDS
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