Mumbai, August 18, 2026: SNP SE, a global provider of software for digital transformation, data migration and data management in SAP environments, has appointed Neeraj Athalye as Managing Director for India.
Based in Mumbai, Athalye will lead SNP’s India operations and focus on expanding the company’s presence in the market while helping enterprises build stronger data foundations for AI.
Neeraj Athalye to Lead SNP’s India Expansion
In his new role, Athalye will be responsible for accelerating SNP’s growth in India and helping businesses navigate complex SAP transformation, data migration and enterprise data management programmes.
He will focus on expanding the adoption of SNP’s Kyano® platform and Bluefield® approach, which are designed to help organisations manage, transform and modernise enterprise data.
The appointment comes as businesses increasingly invest in SAP modernisation, cloud transformation and AI-ready data infrastructure.
More Than 30 Years of Enterprise Technology Experience
Athalye brings more than three decades of experience across enterprise software, SAP, cloud technology and business leadership.
His previous leadership experience includes roles at SAP, MatrixOne (Dassault Systèmes), Honda, John Deere, SUSE and Icertis.
Over his career, he has worked on business growth, partner ecosystem development, enterprise technology and customer-focused transformation initiatives.
This experience is expected to support SNP’s efforts to expand its customer base and strengthen its partner ecosystem in India.
AI Is Increasing Demand for Strong Data Foundations
As companies move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption, reliable and well-managed data is becoming increasingly important.
SNP is positioning its Kyano® platform as part of this transformation. The platform combines capabilities for data management, data migration and SAP system assessment, helping enterprises manage different stages of their transformation journeys.
Its Bluefield® approach is designed to support organisations undertaking complex SAP transformation and data restructuring programmes.
India Emerges as a Key Growth Market
The appointment comes as SNP continues to expand across the Asia-Pacific region and invests in AI-powered solutions for SAP transformation.
The company sees India as an important growth market, driven by increasing demand for solutions that can simplify complex SAP programmes while reducing disruption to business operations.
SNP also plans to strengthen its partner-first strategy, using local expertise and technology partnerships to deliver scalable transformation solutions.
SNP Expands AI-Powered Transformation Capabilities
At its annual Transformation World event in Heidelberg, Germany, in July 2026, SNP introduced new capabilities for its Kyano platform.
Kyano brings together tools for data migration, data management and SAP system assessment. The platform can also support migrations involving different ERP environments, with additional capabilities available through SNP’s partner network and Marketplace.
With Athalye leading its India operations, SNP aims to combine its global technology capabilities with deeper local expertise to support Indian enterprises as they accelerate their SAP, cloud and AI transformation journeys.
About SNP SE
SNP SE is a global technology company focused on helping organisations manage, move and transform enterprise data. Its Kyano platform and Bluefield approach support businesses undertaking SAP transformation, data migration and modernisation initiatives.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.