Transformation Every Day

Expert Insights and Stories on SAP and beyond.

Transformation Every Day is the podcast for anyone passionate about Digital Transformation done right in the SAP universe. Join hosts Alexander Greb and Johannes Langguth, along with leading experts from SAP and beyond, as they dive deep into what successful digital transformation really takes. Get ready for candid conversations, inspiring experts insights, best practices and practical strategies to drive impactful change in your organization.

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Episode 9: The RISE of SAP - Martin Scharmach

May 26, 2025 • Alexander Greb & Johannes Langguth • Season 1 • Episode 9

Guest:

Martin Scharmach - SVP & General Manager RISE WITH SAP - MEE Region, SAP SE

Hosts:

Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutions
Johannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAP SE

In this episode, we sit down with Martin Scharmach—SAP’s go-to guy for RISE in Europe—to unpack how cloud ERP has shifted from “just tech” to a full-blown business transformation driver.

We cover:
- How Martin’s consultative roots and sales experience shape his vision
- Why real transformation needs more than just tech upgrades
- Cloud security, sovereignty & the myth of the “perfect time” to transform
- Why letting go of old systems isn’t loss—it's leverage
- The changing role of partners & consultants in the transformation era
- And why a long-term SAP journey is less about tools and more about mindset

Martin’s take? Cloud ERP isn’t just a destination—it’s a strategy.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and get ready to rethink what transformation really means.

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Thanks to Steven Spears for lending his voice for our podcast intro.
Theme music by Luis Álvarez a.k.a. Fourth Dogma