Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series

Episode Overview

What does it take to move inclusion beyond individual intent — and embed it into the fabric of an organisation?

In the final episode of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series, hosts Abigail Allman and Meena Confait bring together one of the most senior panels across the series to explore how inclusion operates at a system level within global organisations like SAP.

This conversation shifts the focus from individual leadership behaviours to organisational responsibility — examining how inclusion is shaped by structures, leadership accountability and decision-making at scale. The panel share honest reflections on what it takes to move beyond allyship as intent, and into consistent, embedded practices that sustain across regions, cultures and teams.

From the role of HR and business leadership in driving change, to the challenge of maintaining consistency in global organisations, this episode explores what lasting inclusion really requires — and how organisations can build environments where inclusion outlasts individuals.

As the series draws to a close, this episode brings together the core themes of leadership, trust and responsibility — and looks ahead to the legacy leaders leave behind.

Guests

Thomas Pfiester — Head of Customer Engagement and Adoption, Member of the Executive Board, SAP SE
Nuno Saramago — Managing Director, SAP Portugal
Hande Genç — HR Director, Southern Europe
Sean O’Brien — Executive Industry Leader, Public Services
Meena Confait — Global Business & Customer Engagement Lead, Global Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network

Hosted by:

Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)

Key Themes in This Episode

Moving from individual allyship to organisational responsibility
Embedding inclusion into systems, structures and decision-making
The role of leadership accountability in driving lasting change
Aligning HR and business leadership to scale inclusion
Building consistency across regions, cultures and teams
Creating environments where inclusion outlasts individuals

About the Series

The WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore leadership, inclusion and career progression in enterprise technology. Through honest, experience-led conversations, the series highlights how giving time, trust and opportunity creates stronger individuals, teams and communities.

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From Allyship to Organisational Legacy: System-level Inclusion in SAP