Our succession plans are well underway to ensure a smooth transition as SAP's commitment to the region remains stronger than ever with continued focus on our customer needs and market expansion. Alhkarrat, a 25 year veteran of the IT sector, has overseen SAP's $450m expansion plan for the Middle East. He was also previously head of Cisco in Gulf and Pakistan. "We are delighted to bring Sam and his demonstrated leadership skills into SAP's West Market Unit, which is a center for innovation in technology," said Jennifer Morgan, president of SAP North America. "During his career at SAP, Sam has showed a passion for the business and the customer that, time and time again, resulted in new levels of customer engagement and success."