SAPinsider Issue 07 Q1 2026

SAP Woman of Impact

Lifting From Within Cindy Borgman, Chief Delivery Officer, apiphani

Cultivating Growth Carol McMillan, Senior Director IT & Head of IT, Naturipe Farms At Naturipe Farms, Carol McMillan defines success through the longevity and growth of her team rather than just system uptime. With over two decades in the produce industry, she views people as her most sustainable resource, fostering a culture of upskilling and constant innovation. McMillan is a proven trailblazer, having led a rapid migration to SAP S/4HANA in under six months and serving as an early adopter of SAP’s Blockchain program for farm-to-consumer traceability. A frequent industry speaker, McMillan champions internal mobility by transitioning non-technical talent into IT leadership roles. By coaching her developers to become speakers at major conferences, she ensures Naturipe’s digital evolution is powered by empowered professionals who lead with purpose.

The Anchor of Evolution Tami Fox, Senior Vice President IT, SAP, Monster Energy As Senior Vice President of IT, SAP at Monster Energy, Tami Fox is the architect of a digital ecosystem that balances rigorous governance with operational agility. By leading high-stakes initiatives—including comprehensive security redesigns, GRC upgrades, and Vendor Invoice Management rollouts—Fox has transformed risk management from a technical constraint into a strategic driver for global growth. Her systems-level intuition allows her to anticipate bottlenecks before they impact performance, ensuring a unified, resilient financial backbone. Beyond the technical architecture, Fox is a dedicated culture-shaper. She champions a people-first approach, fostering an environment rooted in psychological safety and collective ownership. As a passionate advocate for women in technology, her leadership is defined by active mentorship and authentic connection. By merging calm precision with empathy, Fox has evolved Monster’s SAP organization from a support function into a strategic foundation, proving that the most durable systems are those built on empowered people.

Cindy Borgman redefines SAP leadership by blending technical mastery with a fierce dedication to human connection. Throughout a career spanning Capgemini, Virtustream, and co-founding apiphani, Borgman has built a reputation for excellence in global managed services and complex SAP migrations. As Chief Delivery Officer, she pioneered a consulting model anchored in transparency, empathy, and accountability, ensuring that every consultant—from junior staff to senior partners—is treated as a valued contributor. Beyond technical execution, Borgman’s

legacy is rooted in her mentorship, particularly for women in tech. By

prioritizing a lifting from within philosophy, she has propelled countless careers and built diverse, high-performing teams that transcend traditional industry silos. For Borgman, digital transformation is about the empowered people who drive the software business. Her leadership proves that when respect and shared ownership are the foundation, world-class delivery follows naturally.

Nominated by: Navisite, Part of Accenture

Nominated by: apiphani

Nominated by: KPMG

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