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Ralf Scherer

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Head of SAP Transformation at BMW Group
📍 Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Ralf Scherer is the Head of SAP Transformation at BMW Group, where he leverages over 25 years of experience to lead the migration of 100+ SAP systems to S/4HANA and the cloud. A graduate of the University of Augsburg, he also manages BMWs C-level relationship with SAP.

He has a keen interest in high-performance sports, recently noting an inspirational speech by Gordon Herbert, the head coach of the German National Basketball Team, at a professional conference.

He is the author of the book "Parallele Rechnungslegung mit SAP, " a technical guide on parallel accounting with SAP.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of SAP Transformation
Location
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
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SAP Transformation
As his job title suggests, he leads BMW's entire SAP transformation strategy, focusing on moving legacy systems to S/4HANA, the cloud, and microservices.
S/4HANA Migration
He is deeply involved in the practical and strategic aspects of migrating to S/4HANA, frequently speaking on BMW's journey at major SAP events like Sapphire.
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Career

Work history

5-2020 - 12-2025
Head of SAP Transformation
BMW Group
3-2019 - 5-2020
Head of IT - BMW Financial Services - Commercial Finance, Insurance, Banking, EU Bank Markets
BMW Group
7-2017 - 2-2019
Head of IT Business Intelligence, Controlling, Platforms, Master Data
BMW Group
9-2021 - 9-2025
Head SAP Automotive Advisory Council Steering Committee
BMW - SAP
9-2001 - 10-2004
Project/Program Manager
SAP
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Media appearances

BMW Group Chooses RISE with SAP to Drive Business Transformation. Featured in SAP News
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Education
1989 - 1996
Diplom Wirtschaftsmathematiker
University of Augsburg
1993 - 1994
Business English Certificate Program
University of Augsburg
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