SINGAPORE — February 18, 2019 – SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of Andy Watson as Senior Vice President & General Manager for SAP Concur, Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) and Greater China. Watson succeeds Nick Evered, who has helmed the role since 2013 and will be retiring. Building on a strong footprint in APJ and Greater China,...
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