Meet Jan-Hendrik Stricker

Founder & CEO, advice4cloud

Jan-Hendrik Stricker is a seasoned cloud transformation executive with more than 25 years of experience helping global organizations navigate complex technology and business landscapes. Originally from Germany and based near Paris since 2008 Jan is fluent in German, French, and English, enabling him to work seamlessly across international teams and cultures. As the founder of advice4cloud, he brings deep insight into aligning cloud technologies with real-world business goals—empowering clients to lead with confidence in a digital-first world.

Jan’s professional journey spans leadership roles at SAP across Europe, where he built high-performing advisory teams and guided C-level stakeholders through strategic decisions on cloud adoption, procurement innovation, and digital supply chains. Whether advising Fortune 500 companies or fast-scaling challengers, Jan is known for his calm, pragmatic approach and unwavering commitment to delivering value.

But what truly sets Jan apart is how he leads—with empathy, clarity, and purpose. He believes that "the true thought is dialogue"—that real transformation happens not through top-down mandates, but in collaborative, human-centered conversations.


Why Clients Trust Jan

  • C-level credibility: Trusted advisor to CIOs, CFOs, and CPOs of multinational corporations.

  • Transformation architect: Expertise in SAP ecosystems, cloud governance, enterprise integration, and value realization.

  • Mission-focused: Helps clients see beyond tech to long-term business impact.

  • People-first leader: Builds cohesive teams and long-term client partnerships grounded in mutual respect and transparency.

A Life Beyond the Cloud

When he’s not advising clients, Jan can often be found at the piano or organ, playing music for his local church in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. His love of Bach (for precision) and Mozart (for spontaneity) reflects his dual nature: meticulous strategist and adaptable problem solver. He finds peace and perspective in nature, often through fishing or hunting—activities that, for him, are more about observing and connecting than taking.