Leonard Schwartz
About Leonard Schwartz
Leonard Schwartz serves as the Head of North America Sales Support at SAP Fioneer, bringing extensive experience in financial services and technology. He has held various leadership roles at prominent institutions such as SAP, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase over his career spanning several decades.
Current Role at SAP Fioneer
Leonard Schwartz serves as the Head of North America Sales Support at SAP Fioneer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing sales strategies and supporting customer engagement across the North American market. His leadership aims to drive growth and improve service delivery for clients in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at SAP
Leonard Schwartz has held multiple positions at SAP, including Director of the SAP Financial Services Network from 2012 to 2015 and Strategic Solution Director in Business Transformation Services from 2018 to 2021. He also served as Solution Lead for the DBS NA Solutioning Center from 2015 to 2018 and as Head of US Solutioning & Customer Development from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at SAP reflects a strong focus on financial services and business transformation.
Career Background in Financial Services
Leonard Schwartz has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at notable institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, ABN AMRO, and HSBC. His roles have included positions such as VP, Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase and Corporate Director at ABN AMRO. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial products and services.
Educational Background
Leonard Schwartz studied at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy. He also completed coursework toward a Master of Public Administration. Additionally, he holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, with a focus on Economics, Computer Applications & Information Systems, and International Business Negotiation.
Industry Contributions and Involvement
Leonard Schwartz has actively contributed to various industry initiatives. He co-chaired the Business Banking Working Group at IFX and participated in the Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force. His involvement in working groups such as SWIFT XML Payments and the Remittance Coalition highlights his commitment to advancing payment standards and improving remittance processes.