About

Ronald Van der Linden is an accomplished Director of Product Strategy with over 26 years of experience in the technology industry. Currently, he serves as the Director of Product Strategy for SMB Spend Management at SAP Concur, where he is responsible for developing and executing the product strategy for the company's Expense and Invoice products in the small, medium, and national markets within the US and globally. Ronald has a proven track record of success in product management, having held various leadership roles in the past. He previously worked as the Principal Product Strategy for Invoice at SAP Concur, where he developed and executed the product strategy for Concur Invoice. Additionally, he served as the Principal Product Manager for Budget, where he designed and developed a new budget product for the SAP Concur Spend Management platform. This was a large-scale project that involved collaborating with 15-20 teams, including engineering teams, program management, sales, marketing, pricing, and services to successfully launch the product globally. Ronald's success in product management can be attributed to his focus on key market differentiators and his relentless application of key metrics such as usability, simplicity, and flexibility to his design choices. His efforts have resulted in highly successful products that have been well-received in both SMB and Enterprise markets. Ronald holds a Bachelor's degree in MBA with a focus on Accounting from HBO University, where he graduated in 1996. He is a highly skilled product manager with expertise in various tech stacks, and his extensive experience in the industry makes him a valuable asset to any team.