Juergen Sommer - Founder

Q: Where is Juergen based?

Juergen is based in Baunach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Juergen speak?

Juergen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Juergen have?

Juergen has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Juergen has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Juergen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Juergen's latest experience?

Juergen's most recent position is Founder at SUSTAINact.de .

Q: What companies has Juergen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Juergen has worked for SUSTAINact.de , Red Hat , and SUSE Software Solutions GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Telecommunication , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Sales , and Operations . Juergen also has some experience in Customer Service , Marketing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Sustainability Management , and Marketing .

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Baunach, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Hybrid

Founder

SUSTAINact.de

Extend and co-innovate infrastructure solutions for SAP workloads with Open-Source software in Public-, Hybrid- and Multi Cloud environments
Sustainability consultancy - from workshops to reporting
Managing the SAP Alliance Team(s) and LinuxLab Team for ongoing success
Supporting customers in their sustainability journey, from strategy to implementation to reporting
Main focus on IT and Sustainable Business Development

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Hybrid

Global Head of SAP Alliance

Red Hat

Change of the product-oriented focus to a value-solution model, from Edge-to-Core-to-Cloud, for SAP hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Business Development for sustainable growth within SAP and the SAP Eco-System
Introduction and/or restructuring of processes and alignment of resources according to that
Rework of the messaging and go-to-market

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 6 months

Senior Director Global Strategic SAP Alliance

SUSE Software Solutions GmbH

Sustainable Business Development
Sustainable IT strategy
Sustainable Reporting according to the European Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD (GRI, DNK)
Sustainability Strategy management
Sustainable Business Processes
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability Project Office with Global System Integrators, Cloud Service Providers, and Independent Hardware Vendors to support SAP customers in their Digital Transformation journey
Drive exponential growth within SAP, the SAP Eco-System and the SUSE strategic alliances partners Microsoft, AWS, Google, and Dell globally, by establishing SUSE solutions as an integrational part of their solution catalogue and sales plays

Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 2 months

Senior Director Global Alliances

SUSE Software Solutions GmbH

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

8 months

Partner

Transformation Consulting International

Helping customers with their Digital Business Development, Digital Transformation, and Innovation Initiatives

Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

1 year 9 months

Global Head of SAP Co-Innovation and Digitalization

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Creation of the Digital Strategy, by translating business requirements into technology, including concepts, business models, use cases and IT-architectures
(Co)Build and launch responding new digital solution, platform, and transformation service offerings
Evangelization and joint business development with strategic alliance partners
Setup and growth of a co-innovation partner ecosystem, to initiate and drive co-innovation endeavors
Leading an international team in a matrix organization

May 2015 - May 2016

1 year 1 month

Global Head of SAP Infrastructure Solutions

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Double digit revenue and significant market share growth of the HPE SAP HANA business
Promote HPE as the trusted adviser for the digital transformation journey
Business Model Transformation from a product centric to a solution-oriented portfolio and sales approach
Development, launch and sales enablement of the end-to-end infrastructure, software and service portfolio, Modernize the Core - Empower the Data Driven Enterprise - Roadmap for the Digital Enterprise
Leading an international team in a matrix organization

Jan 2011 - Apr 2015

4 years 4 months

Global SAP Alliance Business Development Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 4 months

EMEA Strategic Alliance Manager

Sybase Microsoft

Oct 2005 - Aug 2008

2 years 11 months

EMEA Channel Management and Marketing

IBM European Headquarters

Nov 2000 - Sep 2005

4 years 11 months

Senior Transformation Manager

IBM

Jan 1998 - Oct 2000

2 years 10 months

Senior Key Account Manager

T-Systems International

Sep 1994 - Dec 1997

3 years 4 months

Operations and Quality Manager

T-Systems International

Aug 1986 - Aug 1994

8 years 1 month

Wireless Service Manager

Deutsche Telekom

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Strategy

Sales

Operations

Customer Service

Marketing

Information Technology

Summary

Sustainable, innovative, digital technology savvy business customers with their Digital Transformation and transformation and business development leader with a sustainability initiatives. strong expertise to translate business requirements into technology and vice versa.

Skills

Business Development
Digital Transformation
Transformation And Change Of Business Development Processes, Programs And Product-, Solution-, And Services Portfolios
Data Driven Business Development
Growth Of Partner Channels And Eco-systems
Sustainability
Sustainable Business Development
Sustainable It Strategy
Sustainable Reporting According To The European Sustainability Reporting Directive Csrd (Gri, Dnk)
Sustainability Strategy
Sustainable Business Processes
Energy Efficiency
Sustainability Project Office
Esg
Double Materiality

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Henley Management College

MBA, Strategy & Corporate Governance, Business Culture · Strategy & Corporate Governance, Business Culture · Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Energy Manager (TÜV) DIN EN ISO 50001

TÜV

Business Sustainability Management

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

GRI Certified Professional (GRI)

Sustainability Manager (TÜV) DIN EN ISO 26000

TÜV

International Business Coach - Henley Coaching Certificate

Henley Management College - UK

EOQ-Quality-Manager (TÜV) DIN EN ISO 9001

TÜV

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification

Project Management Institute

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Information Technology 31 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 8 y

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Global Head of SAP Alliance, Senior Director Global Strategic SAP Alliance

Main industries Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services

Main business areas Strategy, Sales, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

December 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Juergen based?

Juergen is based in Baunach, Germany.

What languages does Juergen speak?

Juergen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Juergen have?

Juergen has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Juergen has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Juergen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Juergen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Juergen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Global Head of SAP Alliance, Senior Director Global Strategic SAP Alliance.

What is Juergen's latest experience?

Juergen's most recent position is Founder at SUSTAINact.de.

What companies has Juergen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Juergen has worked for SUSTAINact.de, Red Hat, and SUSE Software Solutions GmbH.

Which industries is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Juergen most experienced in?

Juergen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Sales, and Operations. Juergen also has some experience in Customer Service, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Juergen worked in recently?

Juergen has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Sustainability Management, and Marketing.

What is Juergen's education?

Juergen holds a Master in Strategy & Corporate Governance, Business Culture from Henley Management College.

Does Juergen have any certificates?

Juergen has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Energy Manager (TÜV) DIN EN ISO 50001, Business Sustainability Management, and GRI Certified Professional (GRI).

What is the availability of Juergen?

Juergen is immediately available for suitable projects.

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