Rachel Laventure

CEO

Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany21 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of transformative leadership experience
  • Expert in aligning product innovation with customer needs
  • Advocate for inclusive leadership and equitable innovation
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS executive with a strong focus on customer experience and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive LeadershipCustomer ExperienceChange ManagementStrategyDiversity & InclusionTalent Development

Other Skills

Public SpeakingDigital TransformationCoachingAgile MethodsTrainingProject ManagementConcept DevelopmentSalesPsychologyCollaborative Employee Leadership

About

I’m a senior executive in the tech industry with 20+ years of experience leading transformative projects, scaling high-performing teams, and driving double-digit growth across sectors—from wealth management to enterprise software. Currently serving as SVP at SAP Product & Engineering, I lead the global product design and quality strategy for SAP’s Customer Experience portfolio. My focus is aligning product innovation with customer needs to create lasting value—and measurable business outcomes. My leadership journey spans executive roles in operations, sales, finance, and consulting, where I developed a strong foundation in strategic thinking, customer success, and cross-functional execution. Prior to SAP, I advised Germany’s top financial institutions while at Union Investment and held thought leadership roles in wealth management for one of the country’s largest banking networks. Beyond the boardroom, I’m a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and equitable innovation in tech. I mentor emerging leaders and champion diversity as a core driver of performance and progress. With a global perspective, an Executive MBA from Mannheim Business School, and deep experience across industries, I bring a unique voice to today’s most urgent leadership conversations—especially at the intersection of innovation, impact, and inclusion.

Experience

Sap

5 roles

Senior Vice President, Product Design & Experience Management

Apr 2024Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Responsibilities:
  • Lead a global organization of 200+ experts across UX, research, accessibility, user assistance, product quality, and release management—delivering seamless and inclusive experiences across SAP’s $1B+ Customer Experience portfolio.
  • Drive SAP’s experience-led product strategy, aligning design, quality, and delivery with evolving customer needs and market expectations.
  • Embed accessibility and inclusive design principles into the product lifecycle, ensuring enterprise-grade usability and compliance.
  • Notable Achievements:
  • Unified a diverse, cross-functional org under a shared design and quality vision—resulting in improved user experience, customer satisfaction, and release efficiency.
  • Strengthened release management and QA governance, contributing to measurable quality improvements across the product suite.
  • Elevated executive visibility of experience metrics and design strategy as a business differentiator.
Executive LeadershipStrategyCustomer ExperiencePublic SpeakingChange ManagementDigital Transformation+2

Chief Operating Officer, Industries & CX

Promoted

May 2023Apr 2024 · 11 mos

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Led business operations across SAP’s Customer Experience unit, ensuring strategic alignment, performance tracking, and operational excellence across global functions.
  • Acted as a key advisor to the President of SAP CX, translating long-term vision into measurable outcomes across product, engineering, go-to-market, and customer success.
  • Drove cross-functional collaboration and executive decision-making by orchestrating strategic planning, budgeting, and business reviews.
  • Partnered with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, HR, and Finance to scale operations supporting 3000+ global employees.
  • Represented the COO function in executive leadership forums and governance structures.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Spearheaded the transformation of SAP CX’s operating model, streamlining processes and driving significant increases in efficiency and strategic alignment.
  • Managed a global transformation program, resulting in increased agility, reduced time to market, and improved cross-org collaboration.
  • Led business performance reviews and KPI frameworks that enabled data-driven decision-making at the C-level.
  • Played a central role in M&A integration and leadership transitions during a period of organizational change.
Executive LeadershipChange ManagementPublic SpeakingCustomer ExperienceStrategyDigital Transformation+2

Executive Business Assistant to The Board CFO

Promoted

Jan 2021May 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Responsibilities:
  • Advised and supported SAP’s CFO in global strategic initiatives and internal/external communications.
  • Served as a key liaison for executive stakeholder management and planning.
  • Achievements:
  • Represented the CFO at flagship global events, including WEF Davos and the NYSE Opening Bell ceremony.
  • Drove cross-functional alignment on finance transformation priorities and leadership communications.
  • Selected for SAP’s Finance Global Leadership Development Program, where I led a cross-functional initiative focused on EU Sustainable Finance regulations, advancing ESG strategy integration and regulatory compliance frameworks.
StrategyChange ManagementPublic SpeakingDigital Transformation

Diversity & Inclusion Lead for GFA

Promoted

May 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Spearheaded Diversity & Inclusion strategy and programming for the GFA board area.
  • Launched inclusive leadership initiatives that increased engagement and representation.
Diversity & InclusionChange ManagementPublic SpeakingStrategyTalent Development

Senior Learning & Development Consultant

Jan 2019Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Designed leadership and development programs tailored for SAP’s finance and operations leaders.
  • Delivered learning solutions that supported upskilling, talent retention, and digital transformation.
Talent DevelopmentChange ManagementPublic SpeakingDigital Transformation

Union investment

Management Consultant

Jan 2018Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Union Investment, Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe

  • Responsibilities:
  • Provided financial and strategic consulting to clients in Baden-Württemberg, Germany’s key economic region.
  • Collaborated with partners on wealth management and client advisory.
  • Achievements:
  • Delivered tailored financial strategies that strengthened client portfolios.
  • Built trusted relationships and drove customer retention through insight-driven consulting.
StrategyPublic SpeakingChange ManagementCustomer Experience

Sparkasse heidelberg

4 roles

Wealth Manager

Promoted

Jan 2011Jan 2018 · 7 yrs

  • Responsibilities:
  • Managed investment strategies for high-net-worth clients within Germany’s largest financial network.
  • Provided comprehensive financial planning and personalized advisory services.
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved significant growth in assets under management through targeted client development.
  • Recognized for excellence in customer relationship management.
Public SpeakingCustomer Experience

Field Service Representative

Jan 2009Jan 2011 · 2 yrs

  • Delivered on-site customer service and product support, ensuring satisfaction and long-term engagement.
  • Developed foundational experience in client-centric operations and technical support.
Customer Experience

Financial Consultant

Jan 2007Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

  • Provided advisory services in personal finance and investment, delivering custom solutions to meet client needs.
  • Built early foundations in financial acumen and strategic thinking.
Customer Experience

Finance Assistant

Jan 2005Jan 2007 · 2 yrs

  • Supported day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and account servicing.
  • Gained early exposure to financial systems and client communication.
Customer Experience

Education

Mannheim Business School

Executive MBA

Jan 2023Jan 2024

FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

Master of Science — Wirtschaftspsychologie

Jan 2017Jan 2020

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

Bachelor of Arts — Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Jan 2012Jan 2013

VWA Hochschule für berufsbegleitendes Studium

Betriebswirtin mit Handelsdiplom — Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Jan 2010Jan 2012

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