SAP Labs India has announced the appointment of Sudhakar Singh as the Chief AI Security Officer. Sudhakar Singh has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and has been with SAP for 12 years.

In this crucial role, Singh will spearhead trustworthy AI initiatives for SAP Business AI, with a focus on cybersecurity, data privacy, AI regulations, and compliance within the SAP Business AI portfolio.

Lodhe will shape the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with market trends in Generative AI, customer needs, and SAP’s overarching business goals.

“As SAP’s Chief AI Security Officer, my focus is on spearheading initiatives that enhance our AI offerings with state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures and data privacy protocols. By adhering to global standards and regulations, we aim to provide our customers worldwide with AI solutions that not only push the boundaries of technological innovation but also ensure the highest levels of security and compliance,” Singh said.

SAP Labs India has also appointed Rahul Lodhe as the Global Head of Engineering for SAP Business AI Copilot Joule. Rahul Lodhe, a distinguished SAP leader with 24 years of experience, will work closely with leaders across various Lines of Business (LOBs) to drive the seamless integration of Joule.

Lodhe will shape the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with market trends in Generative AI, customer needs, and SAP’s overarching business goals.

India is a sweet spot for German tech conglomerate SAP. With over 15,000 customers based in India and over 425,000 globally, the company’s second-largest R&D centre outside Germany is in Bengaluru.

Furthermore, SAP is deeply integrated into India’s economy, as 60% of the country’s GDP is processed through SAP’s systems. 80% of SAP’s customers in India are small and midsize businesses. Now, from small to large enterprises, everyone is excited about integrating AI.