Soren Ravn
About Soren Ravn
Soren Ravn serves as the Vice President of SBS Auto Global Engagement Management at QAD, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in consultancy and project management, having led teams and managed international ERP implementation projects.
Work at QAD
Soren Ravn has been with QAD since 1999, holding various positions over the years. Currently, he serves as Vice President SBS Auto Global Engagement Management, a role he has occupied since 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. In this position, he leads the EMEA Services organization, managing a team of over 70 professionals, including consultants and project managers. His focus is on consultancy business and services delivery. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Project Manager and as an Engagement Manager for Global Strategic Accounts, where he coordinated commercial, services, product, and support areas.
Education and Expertise
Soren Ravn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Marketing from the University of South Carolina, studying from 1993 to 1997. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2007. His educational background supports his extensive experience in project management and consultancy within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) sector.
Background
Before joining QAD, Soren Ravn worked at Zurich Financial Services as a Program Manager from 2008 to 2010. He also held positions at Dow Corning as a Credit Controller and Finance Director assistant from 1995 to 1998. His career includes significant experience in managing international ERP implementation projects, focusing on planning, budgeting, scope management, and risk management. He returned to QAD after his tenure at Zurich Insurance, where he was involved in the Center of Excellence of IT and Finance Services.
Achievements
Throughout his career at QAD, Soren Ravn has managed major international ERP implementation projects, demonstrating expertise in planning, budgeting, and risk management. He has also participated in the sales process, providing valuable insights and guidance on services engagement. His leadership in the EMEA Services organization has contributed to the effective delivery of consultancy services and project management within the company.