The Vestas Journey from SoD Remediation to Future-Ready IAM, GRC, and AI Readiness

Many organizations discover that SAP access is one of the biggest challenges in an S/4HANA transformation. Legacy roles, outdated identity platforms, unclear ownership, and unresolved segregation of duties (SoD) risks can slow transformation, increase compliance exposure, and limit future innovation.

In this session, Vestas shares how a large-scale SoD remediation and role redesign initiative evolved into a broader strategy for SAP IAM and GRC modernization. Learn how Vestas leveraged data-driven role design, governance, and business engagement to reduce risk, simplify access management, and establish a foundation for S/4HANA readiness and long-term IAM transformation.

The session will also explore the growing connection between IAM and AI. As organizations adopt SAP Business AI capabilities such as Joule, strong identity and access management becomes a critical prerequisite. Attendees will gain insight into how robust IAM foundations can enable secure AI adoption, while emerging AI capabilities may help simplify role management, risk analysis, and access governance.

In this session, you will:

Learn how Vestas used data and risk insights to redesign SAP roles and drive focused business dialogue. See how a business role model can simplify access management while supporting S/4HANA and Fiori readiness. Understand how governance and controls help sustain SoD remediation and compliance. Explore SAP IAG, SAP Cloud Identity Services, SAP IdM transformation, and FUE readiness strategies. Discover how strong IAM foundations can enable AI initiatives such as Joule, and how AI may help transform access governance in the future.