Business View Caribbean | Volume 8, Issue 7

65 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 7 SAP present in over 130 countries. SAP customers include: 92 percent of the Forbes Global 2000 companies, 98 percent of the 100 most valued brands, and 97 percent of the greenest companies (Newsweek). It is the #1 enterprise cloud in terms of number of users, with more than 80 million users. Marcela Perilla, President LAC North at SAP, has more than 25 years of proven experience in the IT industry, driving +$500M of revenue, leading and developing diverse and geographically dispersed teams in Latin America helping customers achieve Digital Transformation. Marcela has garnered multiple awards and recognition in the marketplace, including being named as one of the top CEOs in Colombia by Forbes Magazine. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, and wellness in the workplace. She is also a strong supporter of bringing newer generations closer to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,) especially women and young adults. Business View Caribbean reached out to SAP representatives about the company’s operations, sustainability initiatives, diversity, and goals for the future. They responded with some excellent insights into the story of their ongoing success. BVC: Why would someone want to work for and/ or do business with SAP? SAP: We foster a culture that empowers people to run at their best – mentally, emotionally, and physically. We build trust by being honest and authentic and we create platforms where people can openly exchange ideas. We never stop pushing boundaries of what our solutions can do for people and the world. Our diverse and global team has unique skills and experiences that create value for our customers. We have a long history of solving