Melbourne-based Colantuono's previous role was ANZ head of SAP SuccessFactors.

She joined SAP in 2017 after spending 16 years at Oracle, most recently as general manager of customer experience and CRM.

Colantuono holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Monash University, and is a CPA and a graduate of the AICD company directors course.

"In this role, I will develop our regional go-to-market strategy, lead a world-class team, and make sure we're executing effectively across APJ for our customers," shew said.

"I'm passionate about helping customers navigate customer demand, disruptive competitors, and shifts in the market by building a vibrant and flexible workforce. HR leaders are being called to go beyond the traditional tools of HR and human capital management, and create work experiences that drive not only engagement and productivity, but also sustainability and profitability."

Aaron Green, Colantuono's predecessor, has taken on the global role of chief marketing and solutions officer for SAP SuccessFactors.