An interview with Philip Adams, Head of Group IT at Mercury Engineering

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2 years ago 38:55

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Our latest senior IT leader interview sees Craig joined by Philip Adams, Head of Group IT at Mercury Engineering, UKISUG Board Member and Ireland SIG Chair. Philip shares and overview of Mercury Engineering’s implementation of SAP as well as his journey to the company. He also discusses how he initially joined UKISUG, and his experiences as overall chairman and current role as Ireland chair.

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An interview with Philip Adams, Head of Group IT at Mercury Engineering

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published 2 years ago

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#Tech #UK & Ireland SAP User Group #Ireland SAP User Group #SAP #UKISUG

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Aligning AI with Business Value: People, Data and Governance 32:58

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In this episode, Craig is joined by Jose Carvalho, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at the Value AI Institute and Global Head of Centre of Excellence at The Digital Economist . Together they cut through the AI buzz and Jose shares a practical roadmap for turning AI into sustainable business value. Jose also stresses why true success starts with people and data, how boards can lead responsibly, and where industries like healthcare, agriculture and finance are already reaping rewards. You'll also be able to see Jose live on stage at the UKISUG AI Symposium 2025 on 8 July in Manchester, where he’ll headline a day packed with AI strategy, data-governance deep dives and real-world SAP success stories. Sign-up here: https://www.sapusers.org/event-calendar/ai-symposium-2025.html To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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Shaping BTP: SAP’s BTP Voice of the Customer Programme 36:30

16 days ago36:30

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In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig Dale is joined by Stefan Kneis, Chief Customer Officer and Head of BTP Product Success at SAP. They explore the launch of SAP’s new Voice of the Customer programme for BTP, designed to gather meaningful user input at scale and shape future product direction. Stefan shares how feedback has already influenced BTP’s evolution and what the future might hold. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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How to survive and thrive in times of change 34:12

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In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig welcomes back Simon Nichols, Founder and CEO of Thrive, for a timely conversation on how to survive and thrive in times of change. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, they explore why unpredictability affects us so deeply, how different people respond to it, and what role control, mindset, and even denialism play in our mental wellbeing. To see upcoming UKISUG wellbeing sessions click here: https://www.sapusers.org/event-calendar.html?type=wellbeing-session&sort=date&order=asc You can learn more about Thrive here: https://itstime2thrive.co.uk/ To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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An interview with Russell Smith from AstraZeneca 30:20

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The Future of Supply Chains with SAP 39:14

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In this episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Andy Hancock, Global Vice President - Domain Advisory for Supply Chain Management at SAP. Andy shares insights into how SAP is helping organisations build more resilient and sustainable supply chains in an increasingly volatile world. We discuss the importance of breaking down data silos and embracing agility, to practical applications of AI and the future of supply chain management. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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From Empathy to Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence 31:56

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Women in SAP 2025 Update 32:16

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In this week’s episode of SUGTalks, we are joined by the co-chairs of the UKISUG Women in SAP community: Fiona Warburg and Emma Chambers. With International Women’s Day as a backdrop, they highlight the role of mentorship, allyship, and practical steps for fostering diversity. Together they discuss updates from the community as well as the challenges women face in leadership, the Broken Rung that limits career progression, and how businesses can take real action. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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SAP Customer Evolution Program Update 41:40

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In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Uwe Grigoleit, Senior Vice President of the Customer Evolution Program at SAP. Together, they discuss how the Customer Evolution Program has evolved over the past two years and how it helps SAP customers transition to S/4HANA and the cloud. They also explore how SAP is leveraging AI to streamline transformations and what businesses can do today to future-proof their SAP investments. To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme To learn more about SAP's Customer Evolution Program you can visit: https://support.sap.com/en/offerings-programs/programs/customer-evolution.html…

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Effective communication: Turning relationships into results 32:07

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In our latest episode, Craig is joined on the SUGTalks podcast by Nick Saunders, award-winning conference speaker and No. 1 Amazon bestselling author. Together, they discuss effective communication strategies, focusing on how to turn relationships into results and improve workplace communication. Nick also shares how to use the Insights Discovery tool to enhance team dynamics. To learn more about Nick Saunders and Insights Discovery, visit: https://nicksaundersspeaker.com To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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Cybersecurity challenges when moving from SAP on-premise to the cloud 45:53

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Mental Health Focus - The Importance of Rest 35:53

20 weeks ago35:53

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In this week's episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Founder and CEO of Thrive, Simon Nichols, to explore the importance of rest and sleep in supporting mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. They discuss how lack of rest impacts focus, mood, and resilience, offering practical tips to improve sleep and foster a healthy work-life balance. To see upcoming UKISUG mental health session click here: https://www.sapusers.org/event-calendar.html?type=wellbeing-session&sort=date&order=asc You can learn more about Thrive here: https://itstime2thrive.co.uk/ To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme…

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An interview with Thomas Saueressig from SAP 37:47

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Introducing the UKISUG S/4HANA Academy 47:09

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