KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 – SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has named Vipin Chandran as the Managing Director of SAP Malaysia, as announced today. With over 25 years of industry experience, Chandran brings a wealth of expertise in team leadership, partnership cultivation, and successful cloud transformations to his new role. His primary focus will be on enhancing the digital transformation capabilities of Malaysian organizations and driving growth in the burgeoning AI economy, with particular emphasis on fortifying supply chains and fostering sustainability.

Chandran’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with Malaysia’s digital economy flourishing and accounting for over 23 percent of the country’s GDP in the past year. His tenure aligns with the government’s commitment to propel Malaysia into a regional digital hub, as evidenced by the recent budget allocations. With extensive experience at SAP since 2008, including his previous role as Chief Partner Officer for SAP Southeast Asia, Chandran is poised to steer SAP Malaysia towards facilitating cloud and Business AI adoption, paving the way for businesses to thrive in an intelligent, interconnected future.