Elke Speliopoulos

Dr. Elke Speliopoulos is an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication, teaching courses in technical communication, ethics and speech.

Dr. Speliopoulos brings academic expertise in ethics, theology and intercultural studies. This experience is complemented by more than 25 years of global leadership roles in the enterprise software industry, primarily at SAP, a global enterprise software company supporting organizations in more than 180 countries. Her experience leading international teams, driving organizational change and managing cross-functional initiatives informs her teaching in ethics, leadership, organizational culture and cross-cultural communication. For Embry-Riddle students, this enables her to connect academic theory with the ethical and leadership challenges encountered in professional practice.

• Over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in global enterprise software, business transformation, and strategic operations. 
• Held senior executive positions at SAP, leading global cloud operations, customer success, process transformation, portfolio management, and market strategy. 
• Directed international cross-functional teams responsible for product launches, go-to-market strategies, customer engagement, and operational excellence across global markets. 
• Served as Director of Market Readiness at Bentley Systems, leading global product launches and strategic partnerships for engineering software solutions. 
• Earlier career included leadership in product management, new product introduction, operations, ERP consulting, and software development, establishing a strong foundation in enterprise technology and business innovation.