Rachel Laventure — CEO
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS executive with a strong focus on customer experience and digital transformation.
Location: Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Customer Experience
- Change Management
- Strategy
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Talent Development
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of transformative leadership experience
- Expert in aligning product innovation with customer needs
- Advocate for inclusive leadership and equitable innovation
Work Experience
SAP
Senior Vice President, Product Design & Experience Management (1 yr 11 mos)
Chief Operating Officer, Industries & CX (11 mos)
Executive Business Assistant to The Board CFO (2 yrs 4 mos)
Diversity & Inclusion Lead for GFA (1 yr 1 mo)
Senior Learning & Development Consultant (2 yrs)
Union Investment
Management Consultant (1 yr)
Sparkasse Heidelberg
Wealth Manager (7 yrs)
Field Service Representative (2 yrs)
Financial Consultant (2 yrs)
Finance Assistant (2 yrs)
Education
Executive MBA at Mannheim Business School
Master of Science at FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
Bachelor of Arts at Fachhochschule Südwestfalen
Betriebswirtin mit Handelsdiplom at VWA Hochschule für berufsbegleitendes Studium