Head of Government Affairs - UK/IRL

Head of Government Affairs for UK/Ireland at SAP. Lead the government affairs strategy for the UK and Ireland, shape public policies to enable public sector cloud and AI adoption, support digital sovereignty, and strengthen digital competitiveness. Build trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, parliamentary bodies, and digital coalitions; coordinate with GA teams globally (EU, US, Germany); position SAP Sovereign Cloud and AI solutions within national policy and decision-making; monitor political risks and provide analyses to internal stakeholders; develop content and engage stakeholders to advance technology leadership in cloud, cybersecurity, data protection, and AI regulation; anticipate regulatory developments and translate them into actionable opportunities for the business; advise internal organizations on navigating governmental structures and policy impact across go-to-market cycles; require a degree and 10-15 years in government relations or regulatory strategy, with strong credibility with senior policymakers, especially in UK and Ireland contexts.