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Gordon C Smith FCMI, FIoL

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Fractional SAP Support Leader & Leadership Mentor at Lightning Leadership Ltd
📍 King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom

Gordon is a Fractional SAP Support Leader at Lightning Leadership Ltd, specializing in reducing enterprise SAP risk. A former VP of Global SAP Delivery at Rimini Street, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional leader, visionary, and a knowledgeable mentor.

Gordons leadership philosophy is heavily influenced by his background as a veteran of the Royal Air Force. He is passionate about mentorship, having authored a guide for leaders on the topic and holding an Institute Fellow accreditation for Mentoring.

He is a decorated veteran, holding Operational Service and Long Service Good Conduct medals for his service, including in the Gulf War.

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Experience
46 Years
Current Role
Fractional SAP Support Leader & Leadership Mentor
Job Level
Senior
Location
King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom
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SAP Risk Mitigation
His core focus is helping CIOs and senior IT leaders stabilize SAP operations and restore control before operational risks become visible failures.
Leadership Mentorship
Authored a book on mentorship for tech leaders and holds certifications in the field, demonstrating a deep commitment to developing talent and building culture.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Fractional SAP Support Leader & Leadership Mentor
Lightning Leadership Ltd
6-2022 - 9-2024
Vice President, Global SAP Delivery
Rimini Street
10-2013 - 6-2022
Senior Leadership Roles, SAP Delivery (Director & Regional Manager)
Rimini Street
2-1979 - 10-2013
Earlier Career: RAF and SAP Consulting
Various | RAF & SAP Consulting Roles
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Education
9-1974 - 5-1978
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Kilmarnock Academy
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