Episode 03: Behind the Buzzwords: True Stories of Process Transformations – Process Transformers
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In this episode of Process Transformers, Lukas N.P. Egger talks with Sebastian Westphal, a veteran of process transformation, who shares hands-on experiences. Sebastian explains why so many companies struggle with the "supreme discipline of bringing together all ... processes, systems, and data." Hear his take on how to drive tight, excellent program management without creating separate organizational structures. Sebastian provides experience-based guidance and shares his vision of an environment where "every employee has a user experience that is close to the individual user experience on your smartphone." Don't miss this insider view on securing organizational buy-in, avoiding missteps, and crafting a compelling vision to enable transformation success.

To learn more about process observability, download the thought leadership paper Business Process Observability: A Collaborative Approach to Transformation Enablement, from analyst firm IDC.

Guest: Sebastian Westphal

Head of Digitalization, Processes and Systems Finance at Deutsche Bahn 

20 years experience in elevating and transforming Finance Organizations - including SAP (S/4) implementations 

Sebastian has many years of experience in commercial management functions, management of digital transformation and innovation programs, more than 20 IT system introductions and migrations to SAP, international project experience, execution of company acquisitions including share&asset deals, and management responsibility at group level and in medium-sized companies. 

Host: Lukas N.P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

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If you have questions or comments: processtransformers@sap.com

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In this episode of Process Transformers, Lukas N.P. Egger talks with Sebastian Westphal, a veteran of process transformation, who shares hands-on experiences. Sebastian explains why so many companies struggle with the “supreme discipline of bringing together all … processes, systems, and data.” Hear his take on how to drive tight, excellent program management without creating separate organizational structures. Sebastian provides experience-based guidance and shares his vision of an environment where “every employee has a user experience that is close to the individual user experience on your smartphone.” Don’t miss this insider view on securing organizational buy-in, avoiding missteps, and crafting a compelling vision to enable transformation success.

To learn more about process observability, download the thought leadership paper Business Process Observability: A Collaborative Approach to Transformation Enablement, from analyst firm IDC.

Guest: Sebastian Westphal

Head of Digitalization, Processes and Systems Finance at Deutsche Bahn 

20 years experience in elevating and transforming Finance Organizations – including SAP (S/4) implementations 

Sebastian has many years of experience in commercial management functions, management of digital transformation and innovation programs, more than 20 IT system introductions and migrations to SAP, international project experience, execution of company acquisitions including share&asset deals, and management responsibility at group level and in medium-sized companies. 

Host: Lukas N.P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

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If you have questions or comments: processtransformers@sap.com

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