Karsten Egetoft
About Karsten Egetoft
Karsten Egetoft is a Chief Solution Expert at SAP Fioneer, specializing in financial services and advising clients in the banking sector. He has extensive experience in solution strategy, project leadership, and data management, with a background that includes roles at the Danish Army, SAP, and Jyske Bank.
Work at SAP Fioneer
Currently, Karsten Egetoft serves as Chief Solution Expert at SAP Fioneer, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where he acts as a trusted advisor to customers in the banking industry, particularly focusing on the office of the CFO. His role involves providing guidance, roadmaps, and workshops to maximize the value of SAP Fioneer solutions. Egetoft is also the solution owner of the SAP Financial Services Data Platform (FSDP), where he focuses on solution strategy and go-to-market initiatives.
Previous Experience at SAP
Before joining SAP Fioneer, Karsten Egetoft worked at SAP for 23 years as Chief Solution Expert from 1998 to 2021. His tenure in Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, involved leveraging SAP technologies to address various business challenges. Egetoft's extensive experience in the company equipped him with deep insights into SAP solutions and their application in different industries.
Background in Banking and Project Leadership
Prior to his role at SAP, Egetoft worked as a Project Leader at Jyske Bank from 1995 to 1998 in Silkeborg, Denmark. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience in project management within the banking sector. Additionally, he served in the Danish Army as a Sergeant from 1989 to 1991, which contributed to his leadership skills and discipline.
Education and Expertise
Karsten Egetoft studied at Aarhus University, where he earned a degree in Business Economics and Information Technology (HA-dat) from 1992 to 1995. He furthered his education in financing, achieving HD-Finansiering from 1995 to 1997. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial services and technology.
Innovative Solutions and Technology Utilization
Egetoft is passionate about utilizing advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning in conjunction with the SAP HANA technology platform. He focuses on transforming data into actionable insights, which fuels data-driven innovation. His work with the Financial Services Data Management (FSDM) and the next-generation SQL-based enterprise data warehouse approach for financial services providers demonstrates his commitment to bridging the gap between business and IT.