Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series

Episode Overview

What does it take to move inclusion beyond individual intent — and embed it into the fabric of an organisation?

In the final episode of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series, hosts Abigail Allman and Meena Confait bring together one of the most senior panels across the series to explore how inclusion operates at a system level within global organisations like SAP.

This conversation shifts the focus from individual leadership behaviours to organisational responsibility — examining how inclusion is shaped by structures, leadership accountability and decision-making at scale. The panel share honest reflections on what it takes to move beyond allyship as intent, and into consistent, embedded practices that sustain across regions, cultures and teams.

From the role of HR and business leadership in driving change, to the challenge of maintaining consistency in global organisations, this episode explores what lasting inclusion really requires — and how organisations can build environments where inclusion outlasts individuals.

As the series draws to a close, this episode brings together the core themes of leadership, trust and responsibility — and looks ahead to the legacy leaders leave behind.

Guests

• Thomas Pfiester — Head of Customer Engagement and Adoption, Member of the Executive Board, SAP SE
• Nuno Saramango — Managing Director, SAP Spain
• Hande Genç — HR Director, Southern Europe
• Sean O’Brien — Executive Industry Leader, Public Services
• Meena Confait — Global Business & Customer Engagement Lead, Global Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network

Hosted by:

Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)

Key Themes in This Episode

• Moving from individual allyship to organisational responsibility
• Embedding inclusion into systems, structures and decision-making
• The role of leadership accountability in driving lasting change
• Aligning HR and business leadership to scale inclusion
• Building consistency across regions, cultures and teams
• Creating environments where inclusion outlasts individuals

About the Series

The WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through honest, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and opportunity creates stronger individuals, teams and communities.

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Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series

Episode Overview

Trust is often talked about as a leadership value - but what does it actually look like in practice?

In the penultimate episode of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series, hosts Abigail and Meena explore how trust moves beyond words and into action.

Bringing together leaders from across SAP, this conversation focuses on what it really means to back people - not just when it’s easy, but when it requires belief, preparation and a willingness to let others step forward.

From creating environments where people are set up to succeed, to knowing when to step back and trust others to deliver, this episode explores the balance between support and autonomy. The panel share honest reflections on how trust is built over time, how it can be lost quickly, and why leaders play a critical role in preparing people - not just promoting them.

This episode is about leadership in action: backing people properly, preparing them well, and building trust that holds under pressure.

Guests

• Leila Romane — Managing Director, SAP UK & Ireland
• Sandra Martins — Business Manager, Finance
• Gergi Abboud — Co-Head of Strategic Customer Program, EMEA
• Brigitte Yakoub — Public Sector Account Executive
• Luis Mora — Business Development Expert

Hosted by:

Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)

Meena Confait (Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network)

Key Themes in This Episode

• What trust-based leadership looks like in practice
• The importance of backing people beyond words
• Preparing individuals for opportunity, not just giving it
• Balancing support with autonomy and accountability
• How trust is built, maintained and sometimes broken in leadership environments

About the Series

The WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through honest, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and opportunity creates stronger individuals, teams and communities.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series

Episode Overview

Mentorship is often talked about as a cornerstone of career growth — but what happens when it’s treated as a tick-box exercise rather than a genuine commitment?

In Episode 6 of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series, hosts Abigail Allman and Meena Confait explore what meaningful mentorship really looks like in practice - and why it only works when leaders truly mean it.

Bringing together voices from across SAP, this episode unpacks the responsibility that comes with supporting others: from creating trust and psychological safety, to actively advocating for people when it matters most. The conversation moves beyond surface-level advice to examine the behaviours, consistency and intent required to build mentorship relationships that actually make a difference.

Together, the panel share honest reflections on sponsorship vs mentorship, the role of leadership in opening doors, and why genuine support isn’t passive - it’s a deliberate act.

This episode is a powerful reminder that mentorship isn’t about optics - it’s about responsibility.

Guests

• Seema Ansari — SAP Middle East South Portfolio Lead
• Bulus Fidan Tufekci — CFO, SAP South Europe and Francophone
• Alexandre Ponciano — SAP Consulting Manager
• Adrian Wolf — SVP, Head of Strategic Customer Program SAP EMEA

Hosted by:

Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)

Meena Confait (Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network)

Key Themes in This Episode

• Why mentorship fails when it lacks intent and accountability
• The difference between mentorship and true sponsorship
• Building trust and psychological safety in leadership relationships
• The responsibility leaders have to actively support and advocate for others
• How meaningful mentorship shapes long-term career trajectories

About the Series

The WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through open, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and support creates stronger individuals, teams and communities.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.