Schottenhamel brings more than twenty years of strategic, consulting, and technical expertise in implementing SAP(R) solutions, including his most recent position at Inforte, where he oversaw the development and delivery of the company's SAP solution offerings. Schottenhamel also served as a member of the executive board of Plaut AG, a large SAP integration partner. As a member of the executive board, Schottenhamel was responsible for the launch of several Plaut international business units, including Plaut South Africa, Plaut UK, and Plaut Consulting Inc. USA. At Plaut Consulting Inc. USA, Schottenhamel built the company's U.S. presence from the ground up and was responsible for significant increases in the company's roster of customers and solution offerings. Schottenhamel also served as a member of the SAP National Partner Advisory Council and in executive management positions with technology companies that include Living Systems, Inc., a business-to-business Internet trading platform company, and ConnectUS, LLC.
"Klaus joins SAP SI with a wealth of technology integration and consulting industry experience, which is essential as we further expand our footprint in the United States," said Alfred Ermer, executive board member, SAP Systems Integration AG. "Klaus' extensive technical SAP expertise and business process knowledge will further contribute to SAP SI's role as a trusted advisor to our customers. Klaus brings the best of both worlds -- systems integration and consulting knowledge -- thereby providing a strategic voice to our clients."
With Schottenhamel's appointment, the company will continue to effectively support the needs of companies operating in SAP SI's focus industries by delivering integrated business processes and tools that ultimately improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and drive down costs in the business.
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