Gerard Arun
Senior Director – Global Strategic Partners | Driving Growth & Innovation at SAP Partner Ecosystem.
- Role
- Senior Director-global Strategic Partnership at SAP
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gerard Arun
Collaboration and augmentation are core to how I lead and deliver impact in today’s dynamic partner ecosystem.As Senior Director at SAP, I spearhead Strategic Alliances and Channel Management for a diverse network of global and Indian partners. I work at the intersection of partner strategy, business transformation, and joint execution — aligning SAP’s growth priorities with the vision of our ecosystem to drive customer success.My role involves owning the partner strategy, building scalable co-innovation models, and leading go-to-market programs that accelerate digital transformation across industries. I work closely with global system integrators (GSIs), regional partners, and channel leaders to ensure mutual success — through deep collaboration, trust, and shared business value.My focus is on enabling partner-led growth by driving joint demand generation, strengthening strategic relationships, and delivering integrated customer experiences in alignment with SAP’s cloud-first strategy. Key Skills & Areas of Expertise: • Strategic Alliances & Channel Sales • Partner Strategy & Governance • GTM Execution & Demand Generation • Innovative Channel Programs • Digital Marketing & Social SellingOutside of work, I enjoy quality time with my wife and two kids. I’m also a dedicated fitness enthusiast — from early morning workouts to long walks with my German Shepherd, I believe in staying energized and balanced.
Experience
Senior Director-global Strategic Partnership
Apr 2025 — Present · IN
Education
St.Johns College of Hotel Management (Bangalore University)
BHM
1996 — 1998
KKECS Institute Of Management (Bangalore University)
MBA, Marketing & Systems
1998 — 2000
St.Joseph College-Bangalore (Maduri Kamraj University)
PGD – MIS
1998 — 1999
Skills
- Channel
- Partner Management
- Servers
- Pre-Sales
- Solution Selling
- Account Management
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