Shailendra Thakur

About Shailendra Thakur

Global technology executive and Head of SAP Platforms & Cybersecurity with a proven track record of delivering SAP S/4HANA modernization, enterprise security, cloud transformation, and AI-driven process optimization across multi-billion-dollar, multi-business-unit enterprises. Led digital transformation strategies and programs valued at $100M+, including ERP consolidation and global S/4HANA deployments that reduced process cycle times by 20–40%, optimized program costs by 15%, improved data quality, and enabled secure, cloud-ready architectures adopted across finance, supply chain, and manufacturing.Demonstrated deep experience in M&A integration, divestiture strategy, and carve-outs, unifying SAP landscapes into regional and global S/4HANA platforms that enhanced visibility, standardized reporting, and ensured Day-1 continuity and regulatory compliance.Operated at the intersection of CTO and CISO domains, driving technology strategy, enterprise architecture, AI platform modernization, Zero Trust security, and ransomware-protected backup and cyber resilience. Led ERP security strategy, managed enterprise risk, architected incident response and recovery plan, ensured regulatory compliance, and aligned cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.Led SAP cloud strategy, SRE, and platform engineering across Azure and AWS, improving SLO/SLA performance by 30–50%, reducing incident volumes by double digits, and lowering cloud run costs by 10–15% through infrastructure as code, automation, observability, and AIOps. Architected cloud and SAP platforms aligned to NIST, ISO, CIS, SOX, and GDPR, strengthening audit posture and enterprise risk controls across highly regulated environments.Brought a strong background in AI/ML adoption, AIOps, data engineering, and enterprise data platform modernization, including data lakes, pipelines, and real-time analytics. Known for building and scaling global engineering, data, and cybersecurity organizations of 100+ professionals, delivering high-availability SAP, cloud, and AI platforms that enabled innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable enterprise growth.

Experience

1. Global Vice President- Head of SAP S4 Platform Transformation, Cyber Protection & Compliance

   Procter & Gamble

   Jan 2018 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Serve as the global executive leader for SAP transformation, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and platform operations for a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. Direct multi-year modernization programs, enterprise architecture, and global operating models that enhance resiliency, scalability, security, and business performance.1. S/4HANA Transformation• Directed regional SAP S/4HANA transformations with across EMEA and Asia with ERP consolidation.• Improved financial and operational performance through major optimization of S/4 Central Finance (24 TB hybrid OLTP/OLAP).2. Consolidation, M&A & Carve-Outs• Delivered with minimal downtime S/4HANA strategies for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and TSA transitions.• Harmonized SAP estates post-acquisition, reducing system footprint by 20–30% and standardizing global processes.• Engineered enterprise integrations across SAP and non-SAP systems to ensure seamless Day-1 continuity.3. Cloud Engineering, Automation & Operations• Architected SAP Cloud and Azure platforms with HA/DR, Zero Trust alignment, and modern cloud operating models.• Delivered IaC-driven automation, increasing deployment speed and environment consistency by 80%.• Strengthened reliability with SLA uplift of 30–50%, reduced incidents, and achieved 15% cloud cost optimization.4. Cybersecurity, Governance & Compliance• Implemented SAP platform security aligned with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOX, improving audit posture 65%+ and reducing vulnerabilities 85%.• Deployed micro-segmentation, automated security orchestration, and continuous compliance across SAP and cloud workloads.5. Executive Leadership & Global Talent Development• Established and led the SAP Transformation Office and the SAP Center of Tech Expertise.• Built engineering, operations, and innovation teams across nine countries, reducing vendor reliance by 40%.• Directed $100M+ cloud modernization programs supporting 24×7 mission-critical operations.

Education

• Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA