(Click here to read the full interview).

Having spent 20 years at SAP helping customers navigate complex transformation programmes, Clemens Leider has joined Xmateria as transformation advisory lead.

To mark his arrival, we sat down with Clemens to discuss why now is the “golden hour” for SAP transformation and why organisations need clearer, more decisive guidance as they plan their move to S/4HANA.

In the interview, Clemens explains why S/4HANA should never be seen as a simple technical upgrade, but as a rare opportunity to refresh the business end to end. For him, a data-led approach is the key to unlocking value - especially in the context of RISE contracts, cloud economics and the growing presence of AI.

In his interview we also discuss:

• Why delaying the move to S/4HANA isn’t always a mistake - and why now may be the best moment to act
• Why ERP data holds the true history and essence of a business
• How a data-led approach creates clarity around cost, scope and risk in transformation
• How Xmateria’s data discovery approach turns uncertainty into a clear, actionable roadmap

If you want to hear more from Clemens - and his advice for businesses preparing for S/4HANA - read his full interview.

You can also click here to connect with him on LinkedIn.