Michael Hafner
About Michael Hafner
Michael Hafner is a Product Manager specializing in Insurance Finance at SAP Fioneer, with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held various roles at SAP and Accenture, focusing on solution management and product innovation.
Current Role at SAP Fioneer
Michael Hafner serves as the Product Manager for Insurance Finance at SAP Fioneer, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for defining the target business and technical architecture for insurance finance solutions. He collaborates closely with product owners and customers to develop the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements. His work supports the market-facing organization in successfully launching insurance finance solutions.
Previous Experience at SAP
Prior to his current role, Michael Hafner worked at SAP in various capacities. He served as a Business Development Manager from 2018 to 2021, focusing on strategic initiatives in Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg. Before that, he was a PreSales Expert in Insurance Finance & Risk for one year, where he contributed to client engagements and solution presentations. His tenure at SAP began with a position as a Master Thesis Student in 2003, where he worked on SAP development and process orchestration.
Experience at Accenture
Michael Hafner worked at Accenture as a Senior Manager in Finance & Risk Management within the Financial Services sector from 2004 to 2016. During his 12 years at Accenture, he developed expertise in financial services, focusing on risk management strategies and solutions. His experience in this role contributed to his extensive knowledge of the financial services industry.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Hafner holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University, which he completed in 2004. He also earned a Diplom in Wirtschaftsinformatik from Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management and solution development in the financial services industry.
Industry Expertise
With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael Hafner specializes in solution management, Go-To-Market strategies, and product portfolio innovations. His extensive background enables him to effectively collaborate with development teams and customers on solutions roadmap and innovation topics, ensuring that products meet market demands and technological advancements.