Melik Salmi is an experienced professional in corporate development and strategy with a tenure at SAP since May 2015, where roles have included Director of Corporate Development & Strategy focusing on M&A and strategic venture investments, as well as various specialist positions. Additionally, Melik has contributed as a mentor and community member at 2hearts, supporting individuals from immigration backgrounds in the European tech industry. Prior experience includes working as a Corporate Development Analyst at ACCELERAID, where Melik conducted industry and market analysis to aid startup growth, and serving as a Working Student at SAP. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Management from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Heidelberg University, complemented by graduate classes at Hawaii Pacific University in accounting, finance, and business ethics.