Matthias Rehm

Senior Manager with 30 years experience in the High Tech Industry. Driving Business Transformation | Channel Strategy | CRM & Channel Sales Expert | Global Program Leader | Specialty Coffee Roaster

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

I'm a results-driven leader with 30 years of experience in the IT and Automotive industries, with a deep understanding of both business operations and IT strategy. My career has focused on driving business transformation, global standardization, simplifying complex processes, and leading large-scale transformation , projects across international markets. I’ve successfully managed global rollouts, led cross-functional and virtual teams, and partnered with stakeholders across regions to deliver real business value. My expertise spans partner channel operations, business process design, CRM strategy (B2B & B2C), and analytical CRM. I’ve also worked extensively in Japan and China, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience that continues to shape my leadership style. Outside of my corporate work, I’m the founder and owner of a boutique specialty coffee roastery - where passion meets craftsmanship - and serve as Head of the Board for an educational NGO focused on creating opportunities through learning. I bring strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a hands-on approach to everything I do, whether it’s leading a global project, launching a business, or giving back through non-profit work. Key Areas of Expertise: • Partner Channel Operations & Channel Sales • Business Operations & Process Optimization • CRM Strategy & Analytical CRM • Global Roll-Outs & Standardization • International Experience (Japan & China) • Leading Global & Virtual Teams • Entrepreneurship & Social Impact Let’s connect if you’re interested in digital transformation, operational excellence, or even just great coffee

Experience

  • Owner & Founder Kaffeerösterei Rehm at Kaffeeroesterei Rehm
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Specialty Coffee Roaster roesterei-rehm.de

  • SAP (19 yrs)
    • Head of Partner & Ecosystem, Corporate Processes & IT
      Nov 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Global Head of Process Strategy and Design for Partner and Cloud Fulfillment Processes
      Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Global Head of Partner and Ecosystem Processes
      Sep 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      E2E Process ownership for SAP's Partner and Ecosystem processes. Driving process design and enhancements to to support the overall transformation of ecosystem success, across partner motions and segments.

  • Senior Manager at Nexolab GmbH
    Jun 2001 - Dec 2006 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    BMW Group Company

  • Senior Functional Analyst at Viant
    Jan 2001 - Jun 2001 · 6 mos

  • Senior Consultant Business Intelligence at Oracle
    Dec 1996 - Dec 2000 · 4 yrs 1 mo