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Monique Nankervis

Davidson

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in SAP Commercial, Licensing, Measurement and Deployment processes. Expert in SAP products with a strong focus on Cloud ERP and guiding customers through cloud transformation from a licensing and deployment perspective. Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction while ensuring business outcomes align with SAP's offerings. I specialize in providing consulting and advisory services to clients, focusing on license management, risk mitigation, and effective utilization of SAP licenses across global accounts. I have a proven track record in license consolidation, commercial negotiations, and compliance, working with high-profile clients to resolve complex licensing issues. My approach is strategic, ensuring that licensing operations are transparent, efficient, and aligned with corporate standards. Consistently strive to be a trusted advisor to both internal and external clients, fostering strong, positive relationships across all levels of engagement, including C-suite, to drive customer satisfaction and success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adoption Insights Manager, Head for ANZ / Solution Advisor Expert

SAP Australia
08.2018 - Current
  • Lead the License Compliance Management (LCM) team in ANZ in delivering consulting and advisory services across both On Premise and Cloud environments
  • Manage license audits, ensuring compliance with SAP’s intellectual property protection standards
  • Collaborate with Legal, GSI, and Sales teams to execute audits and resolve compliance issues and advise on licensing and deployment topics
  • Conduct audits, explain findings to clients, and offer solutions to optimize license utilization
  • Provide expert advice on software asset management and licensing rights in complex commercial transactions

Senior License Compliance Manager, Africa Market

SAP South Africa
07.2014 - 07.2018
  • Delivered consulting services for global customers, guiding them on SAP licensing policies and ensuring compliance
  • Coordinated and executed customer audits, identifying compliance opportunities, and supporting corrective actions
  • Worked closely with Sales teams to facilitate negotiations and resolve non-compliance issues

Senior Commercial Manager, Head: Africa Region

Misys International Banking Systems Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2014
  • Managed customer contracts, from negotiation to closure, ensuring that terms were favourable for both parties
  • Led pricing, scoping, and planning processes for commercial and contractual agreements
  • Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards, including US GAAP and SOX regulations
  • Worked with Sales and Legal teams to drive the commercial closure of high-value deals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Senior Commercial Manager

SAP South Africa
06.2007 - 08.2011
  • Managed SAP’s largest global customers, ensuring all contracts and administration processes met corporate standards
  • Oversaw revenue recognition and ensured compliance with US GAAP and SOX regulations
  • Led a team in negotiating various service agreements, including Software, Consulting, and Partner Agreements

Contracts Specialist (Team Lead)

SAP South Africa
07.2006 - 12.2007
  • Prepared contracts and quotations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
  • Supported the sales team by providing strategic advice on contract terms, pricing, and licensing
  • Played a pivotal role in SAP Africa’s compliance and governance processes

Bid Manager

SAP Africa Ltd.
04.2002 - 06.2006
  • Managed the bid process for SAP Africa, ensuring high-quality submissions for tenders, RFPs, and RFIs
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate bid submissions, including managing partner collaborations
  • Ensured that all bids adhered to SAP's governance standards and contractual guidelines

Skills

  • Problem Identification & Resolution
  • Negotiation & Contract Management
  • SAP Solutions Expertise
  • SAP Licensing & Compliance
  • Software Asset Management (SAM)
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Customer Advocacy & Engagement
  • Business Acumen
  • Cloud ERP Adoption
  • On-premise Solutions
  • Cloud-based Solutions
  • SAP Cloud ERP Framework

Certification

  • Software Asset Manager (SAM)
  • SAP Licensing and Compliance Training
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 2009

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/04/77
  • Nationality: South African (Australian Permanent Resident)
  • Marital Status: Married

Hobbies and Interests

  • Enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, especially during fun-filled braais (barbecues).
  • Passionate about running and maintaining an active lifestyle.
  • Love spending time with my pet dog, Rosie.
  • Enthusiastic traveller, eager to explore new places, cultures, and the environment.

Selectedachievements

  • License Consolidation, Successfully negotiated the consolidation of over 100 product line items with a major telecommunications provider in South Africa, resulting in a multi-million-dollar deal and resolution of over-usage.
  • Award Recognition, Awarded Winners Circle and Q4 Excellence Award (2017) for outstanding performance and compliance achievements.
  • Consistent High Performer, Recognized with Peak Performer and Pinnacle Performer awards throughout my career at SAP, including Winning Insight Delegate.

Timeline

Adoption Insights Manager, Head for ANZ / Solution Advisor Expert

SAP Australia
08.2018 - Current

Senior License Compliance Manager, Africa Market

SAP South Africa
07.2014 - 07.2018

Senior Commercial Manager, Head: Africa Region

Misys International Banking Systems Ltd.
09.2011 - 06.2014

Senior Commercial Manager

SAP South Africa
06.2007 - 08.2011

Contracts Specialist (Team Lead)

SAP South Africa
07.2006 - 12.2007

Bid Manager

SAP Africa Ltd.
04.2002 - 06.2006
  • Software Asset Manager (SAM)
  • SAP Licensing and Compliance Training
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 2009
Monique Nankervis