Alexa Gorman

Alexa Gorman is an accomplished senior executive at SAP, serving as SVP and Head of Research & Innovation Advocacy, as well as SVP and Global Head of SAP.iO Foundries & Intrapreneurship. With over two decades of experience at SAP, Alexa played a pivotal role in establishing the company's global startup business unit and leading a team of over 50 professionals. Alexa's expertise in business development, strategy, and innovation has been instrumental in initiating significant projects, including the transition from on-premise to cloud solutions. As a co-founder of encourageventures e.V., Alexa champions diversity in the startup ecosystem, and serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board at High-Tech Gründerfonds. Educational credentials include an MBA from Universität des Saarlandes and various executive programs from prestigious institutions like The Wharton School and MIT Sloan School of Management.