Ankur Khare
Enterprise AI Operationalization | AI Innovation Advisor
Customer Innovation Services · SAP · Greater Philadelphia
Helping enterprises move from AI pilots to production-ready, scalable solutions — aligning technology, people, and processes for measurable business outcomes.
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What I Do
I help enterprises operationalize AI — transforming innovation into measurable business outcomes by aligning technology, people, and processes at scale. My work spans Enterprise AI Operationalization, AI Adoption Engineering, and digital transformation strategy.
My Focus
As an AI Innovation Advisor within Customer Innovation Services at SAP, I translate business priorities into scalable AI architectures, clean-core-aligned extension strategies, and responsible adoption models. I ensure AI initiatives are operationally successful through governance alignment and measurable value realization.
Top Skills
Sales Strategy
Data-driven GTM strategies, pipeline acceleration, and revenue growth across complex enterprise environments.
AI Adoption
Enterprise AI operationalization, clean-core-aligned architectures, and responsible adoption frameworks.
Organizational Change Management
OCM strategies, enablement frameworks, and scalable adoption programs driving enterprise transformation.
Current Role at SAP
Feb 2026 – Present · 3 Months
Senior Solution Advisor – Customer AI Innovation Services
Drive enterprise AI operationalization by translating business priorities into scalable AI and intelligent automation strategies.
Lead AI discovery and innovation advisory engagements to identify high-impact, production-feasible use cases.
Define clean-core-aligned AI extension and side-by-side innovation architectures across SAP-centric landscapes.
Drive adoption outcomes through Custom AI Adoption Services (CAIA), ensuring governance alignment and measurable value realization.
Architect AI solution blueprints covering data readiness, risk controls, human-in-the-loop design, and operational scalability.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to validate AI prototypes, copilots, and enterprise accelerators.
Enable customers to scale AI initiatives responsibly, aligning technology execution with business transformation goals.
Digital Adoption & Go-To-Market
SAP · June 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 Years 8 Months
Designed and executed enterprise-scale digital adoption and organizational change strategies supporting large SAP-led transformation initiatives across North America.
$125M+
New Business Growth
Contributed through adoption-led GTM strategies, pipeline acceleration, and value realization programs.
GTM Strategy
Developed regional strategies aligning adoption frameworks with sales, services, and customer success objectives.
Cloud Subscription Growth
Partnered with leadership to operationalize adoption programs accelerating cloud growth and enterprise transformation.
Scalable Frameworks
Built adoption frameworks integrating change management, enablement strategy, and measurable adoption metrics.
Earlier SAP Roles
1
Data Science Program Management
Mar 2022 – Jul 2022 · Newtown Square, PA
Led NA sales insights dashboard project — managing development, change communication, training, and adoption. Managed offshore technical team. Used SAP Analytics Cloud, Orange, and Python for predictive analysis.
2
Global Services Sales – Strategic Projects
Jun 2018 – Jun 2019 · Greater Philadelphia
Planned strategic programs for SAP Model Company and SAP MaxAttention. Strategized KPIs, created global sales reports, and designed internal communications (SAP JAM, One Strike newsletter).
Pre-SAP Career
Vajas Group of Companies
Senior Key Account Manager · Aug 2011 – Jul 2017 · Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia
Led enterprise enablement and OCM strategies for SAP-led digital transformation across East Africa. Developed data-driven sales strategies using SAP Harmony and analytics. Executed GTM strategies and led regional expansion programs. Delivered learning automation and in-app guidance to improve onboarding and adoption.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Agency Head, Direct Marketing · Dec 2007 – Oct 2010 · India
Led multi-location sales and operations teams. Turned around non-performing locations to profitability within four months through operational restructuring. Implemented sales enablement programs and scalable pipeline management practices.
Certifications & Education
Certifications
01
Positioning SAP Business AI
02
Positioning and Selling SAP Cloud ERP and RISE with SAP Solutions
03
Exploring SAP's Cloud Strategy
04
Patent: AI-Based Device for Running a Cloud-Based HRM System for Managing Global Workforce
Education
Fox School of Business – Temple University
MS, Business Analysis · 2017–2018
Jaipuria Institute of Management
PGDip BA, Marketing & Finance · 2003–2005
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra
BBA, Management · 1999–2002
Recognition & Publications
Honors & Awards
  • Finalist – QVC Data Analytics Challenge
  • India Business Awards for Technology
  • Global Recognition Award
  • The Most Admired Global Indians – 2024
  • Bronze Winner – Globee® Awards for Technology
Publications
  • Gen AI Revolution: SAP's Ankur Khare on How Enterprises are Redefining Digital Transformation
  • How to Make IT Systems Scalable and Adaptable to Business Needs
  • Leading the Way in Digital Transformation and Change
  • How to Successfully Manage Up: Tips from the Team
  • Leading Digital Transformation: 7 Key Success Factors for CTOs

Digital Adoption Advisor Council — Invitation-only community of senior digital transformation leaders (Jan 2026 – Present). Members selected based on proven ability to drive digital adoption, leadership in scaling digital strategies, and thought leadership in enterprise environments.
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Location: West Chester, PA
Languages
English
Professional Working Proficiency
Hindi
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