Claus Andresen — CEO
I'm a seasoned international technology executive with over two decades of experience driving high-growth businesses and leading large-scale transformations across Software Sales, Services, Customer Success, and Operations. Prior to founding Minervia Partners—a boutique investment and advisory firm—I held multiple global and regional leadership roles at SAP SE, where I consistently demonstrated a passion for enabling customers to achieve hypergrowth and operational excellence through cutting-edge technology. Since relocating to Singapore in 2013, I have focused on fast-growing and emerging markets. I began by leading SAP’s Consulting Practices for Asia Pacific & Japan, followed by my appointment as COO for the India Subcontinent in 2015. In 2017, I was named President of Southeast Asia and later took charge of the Midmarket segment across Asia Pacific & Japan. Most recently, I served as Head of Cloud Success Services for Asia Pacific & Japan, where I oversaw customer adoption, cloud renewals, and SAP’s Services business. I have also held key directorships, including board roles at SAP Asia, SAP India, and SAP Ariba International. Beyond my corporate work, I am deeply committed to mentorship. My journey began as a lecturer at Copenhagen Business School, and I continue to support the next generation of leaders by advising startups and mentoring emerging female tech talents across Asia and Latin America. I hold an M.Sc. in Supply Chain Management from Copenhagen Business School, complemented by MBA coursework at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and executive education programs at Stanford, INSEAD, and IMD.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and technology executive with a strong focus on business transformation and customer success.
Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Experience: 23 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Governance
- Customer Success
- Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Sales
- Business Transformation
- Professional Services Delivery
- Change Management
- Project Management
- It Strategy
- Teaching
- Mentoring
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of experience in technology leadership.
- Expert in driving hypergrowth in emerging markets.
- Passionate mentor for future tech leaders.
Work Experience
Minervia Partners Pte. Ltd.
Managing Partner (1 yr 5 mos)
SAP
Company Director (1 yr 4 mos)
Head of Cloud Success Services, Asia Pacific & Japan (2 yrs 9 mos)
SVP & Head of Mid-Market and Emerging Markets Growth, Asia Pacific & Japan (2 yrs 3 mos)
President and Managing Director Southeast Asia (2 yrs 2 mos)
Chief Operating Officer Indian Subcontinent (2 yrs)
Regional VP / Head of Operations Asia Pacific & Japan (1 yr 3 mos)
VP / Head of Solutions & Consulting Practices Asia Pacific & Japan (1 yr 8 mos)
VP / Head of Services Portfolio Management Asia Pacific & Japan (1 yr 8 mos)
Global Head of Services Portfolio Delivery & Enablement (1 yr 10 mos)
Global Program Director (1 yr 8 mos)
Senior Business Consultant (4 yrs 8 mos)
Copenhagen Business School
Guest Lecture (5 yrs 6 mos)
Education
International Directors Program at INSEAD
Executive education at Stanford University
Executive education at INSEAD
M.Sc. at Copenhagen Business School
MBA at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Executive Education at IMD