From Corner Store to Corner Office

Special Sessions

Relentless optimism and customer empathy are at the heart of McDermott’s successful journey from owner of a corner store in working-class Long Island to CEO of SAP, one of the world’s leading business software companies. Since he joined SAP in 2002, the company has delivered incredible growth in market share, revenue, profits, and customer and employee satisfaction. In this inspirational session, McDermott shares key business, sales and leadership strategies that helped him achieve the No. 1 rank for every position he held at Xerox and lead SAP to the top of its industry. McDermott’s personal story has inspired countless people to live up to their potential and pursue their dreams.