SAP Heroes

Senior Accountant

Caliente Interactive

Karla played a key role as the lead user in our HSM / Caliente project, where we successfully implemented the iAP Solution. We believe Karla truly represented the spirit of an SAP Hero - someone who drives innovation and empowers her organisation to achieve tangible results. Her exceptional engagement was fundamental to the project’s success.

People Digital Innovation Manager

Coles

Luke championed the adoption of SAP Business AI for SuccessFactors at Coles Group as a strategic initiative of Coles P&C’s Digital Innovation Roadmap. By developing this roadmap, Luke maximised the value for existing solutions and prepared Coles for future automation. Coles won the SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 for HCM and Next Gen Innovator categories.

Head of CRM and Loyalty

Freedom Australia

Paul worked closely with multiple stakeholders and managed the implementation of SAP Emarsys. As the head of Freedom’s CRM & Loyalty team, Paul wore multiple hats during the entire implementation and is a deserving hero in this project’s success. He was instrumental in delivering a successful, on-time implementation.

SAP Integration Lead

Coles

Ishaan has been an absolute trailblazer in driving transformative automation initiatives at Coles Group. With an unwavering continuous improvement mindset, he led his team to deliver an exceptional SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) automation project that resulted in significant cost savings, reduced errors and faster turnaround times. Ishaan's steadfast commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology using BTP to run the Coles business more efficiently is truly exceptional.

Lead Systems Engineer

Element Fleet Management

As part of Element Fleet Management’s digital transformation, Pradeep Radhakrishnan has led several high-impact SAP initiatives that advanced business agility, strengthened security, and optimized costs. Through his accomplishments, Pradeep has demonstrated exceptional technical leadership, innovation, and business impact, making him a true SAP Hero driving Element’s digital and operational excellence.

Business Process Consultant

Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is always keen to adopt innovative tools and processes, they implemented the Concur travel allowance module in Q3 to address some unique business requirements from South Africa. The solution was co-developed by Concur and Tertius, the business leaders highly appreciated the solution.

People Systems Consultant

Snowy Hydro Limited

Bronwyn transformed SuccessFactors from a concept into a fully operational and integral part of Snowy Hydro's HR and payroll infrastructure. Bronwyn builds a lasting legacy with SuccessFactors expected to serve the organization for decades. Her dedication to fostering cross-functional cooperation and delivering impactful solutions makes her a deserving candidate for the SAP Hero award.

Data and Analytics

Village Roadshow

Sachin led the SAP Analytics Cloud migration from Neo to Cloud Foundry for Village Roadshow, delivering a seamless transition in Q2 2025. He aligned closely with business users and project teams, offering expertise and making agile decisions throughout. His leadership ensured minimal disruption and contributed significantly to the success of the migration.

Demand Planning and Systems Manager

Sigma Healthcare

Marcus led the successful deployment and adoption of SAP Integrated Business Planning at Sigma, championing user needs and SAP best practices. He drove innovation awareness and knowledge sharing across APAC, supporting both Sigma and the broader IBP community. His leadership improved forecast accuracy, product availability, inventory coverage, and inventory turnover performance.

eCommerce Development Manager

Blackwoods

Aminder championed SAP Commerce Cloud adoption and innovation during the organisation’s digital transformation journey. She acts as a key conduit between business and technology teams, aligning platform capabilities with strategic goals. By driving the digital transformation roadmap, she enabled faster decision-making, improved customer experiences, and ensured ongoing platform evolution.

Maintenance Excellence Lead
Santos

Philip played a critical role in the rollout of Master Data Online at Santos, ensuring the solution met all business requirements. He was instrumental in aligning the tool’s capabilities with operational needs. Phil’s commitment to project delivery and his understanding of asset management systems were key to establishing a future-ready master data governance framework.

Maintenance Systems Specialist
Santos

Om played a key role in the rollout of Master Data Online at Santos. His expertise in SAP EAM and strong understanding of Santos’ data quality requirements ensured the tool met all functional and quality standards. His hands-on involvement and sharp focus on asset data integrity were instrumental in aligning MDO with operational needs.

Data Management Lead
Santos

Peter made an outstanding contribution to the rollout of Master Data Online for governing asset master data quality at Santos. His expertise in asset management and understanding of data quality standards were instrumental in the project’s success. Peter led the adoption of cutting-edge technology and AI capabilities to establish an efficient data governance framework.

AVP, Supply Chain Ops, SCM
Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered bank completed their global roll-out successfully in with one of the most unique footprints for a Banking Customer. He assembled a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration across the business and partners. Ananth’s efforts were instrumental in the successful adoption of Concur Travel & Expense & decommissioning of the old tool. His exceptional diligence and attention to detail were crucial to the project's success.

Senior Project Manager
Autobarn and Autopro, Bapcor Retail

Marcus led a headless commerce transition    that delivered a modern, scalable solution ahead of Black Friday. He drove seamless integration and clear coordination among multiple vendors and stakeholders under tight timelines. His efforts enabled   peak-season success and positioned Bapcor for future growth through flexible, customer-centric digital architectur

Vice President Global Finance Transformation
Cochlear

Lisa led Cochlear's global expense management transition across 33 countries, implementing SAP Concur and a unified policy. She navigated regional differences to align processes and deliver change over six waves.  She ensured the project met time, budget, and quality goals, positioning Cochlear for continued operational efficiency through standardisation and global alignment.

Head of Information & Technology
Brisbane Catholic Education

Maria led the SAP SuccessFactors implementation at BCE as head of cusotmer solutions for IT projects, aligning the integrated solution with strategic goals. She built strong relationships with SAP and the implementation partner. With clear decision-making and engaged leadership, she united teams, ensured delivery success, and positioned BCE for future workforce technology transformation. 

HR Systems Strategy & Governance Manager
Woodside Energy

Sarah championed SAP SuccessFactors and Preferred Success at Woodside during the HR evolution with the BHP Petroleum merger. She engages with customers through events and the SF User Group. By developing a HR Technology Roadmap, she maximised value for existing solutions and prepared Woodside for future Talent Intelligence Hub and AI adoption, aligning HR with business strategy.

Head of Logistics and Technology Transformation
CSR

Andrew was pivotal in CSR's SAP S/4HANA transformation, identifying SAP Concur as a strategic quick win for expense management. He assembled a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration across the business and partners. His calm leadership ensured seamless implementation, delivering a robust solution that greatly improved CSR's travel and expense management efficiency.

Principal Director, Enterprise Technology
LTIMindtree

Maclean led LTIMindtree's enterprise transformation, integrating RISE with SAP in 100 days for organisational vision. He unified stakeholders for SAP BTP, Signavio, and Analytics Cloud adoption to enhance automation and analytics. His expertise in SAP innovations is showcased in presentations and panel discussions, positioning LTIMindtree for ongoing digital transformation success.

Change Lead
Cochlear

Tina led Cochlear's Employee Expense Management overhaul, implementing SAP Concur across 33 countries for 4,000 employees in six waves. She managed stakeholder communications and training delivery, navigating policy shifts and regional nuances. Under her leadership, the project stayed on time and within budget, while ensuring a positive onboarding experience. Tina's efforts were instrumental in the successful adoption of the new system.

Finance Process Management Director
Cochlear

Linda led Cochlear's Employee Expense Management project, implementing SAP Concur. Despite complex challenges like policy revisions and tax integration, her leadership ensured the team delivered on time and within budget. By leveraging her deep expertise in the company's expense processes, she expertly standardised global practices and guided stakeholders toward more efficient and unified procedures.

T&O Finance Business Partner
IAG

Tash played a pivotal role in the go-live of the SAP Contract and Lease Management solution, ensuring compliance with the IFRS16 accounting standard. Joining the project in its final stages, she expertly inputted, validated, and reconciled all lease contract valuation data to ensure accurate migration. Tash's exceptional diligence and attention to detail were crucial to the project's success.

Senior IT Director
Lion

Ram contributed to Lion's strategic transformation by implementing SAP's cloud-first strategy, including the deployment of RISE with SAP and the launch of SAP Commerce Cloud. He managed the execution during the cutover weekend and supported both partner and SAP teams to address challenges. Throughout the process, Ram offered technical insights and evaluated critical decisions, positively affecting Lion's business objectives.

People & Culture Configuration & Release Lead
Insignia Financial

Sheryl's leadership in SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking implementation transformed Insignia Financial by unifying six legacy systems, streamlining over 50% of the workforce to 37.5-hour schedules and simplifying time profiles. Praised by executive stakeholders, her team's adept handling of payroll complexities set new standards for operational efficiency and strategic alignment, with lasting impact on employee empowerment and growth.

Integration Architect
Sigma Healthcare

Himanshu's strategic vision was key in migrating Sigma's interfaces to SAP Integration Suite, enabling Sigma to process over 27 million production messages monthly, ranking among the top in ANZ. He advanced integration patterns, consolidated vendors, and transitioned interfaces, leveraging SAP BTP services for broader impact. He now leads B2B EDI integration, affirming his crucial role in SAP integration.