Harish Luthra of SAP NS2 Wins 2nd Straight Wash100 Award for Cloud, Cybersecurity Leadership
Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Harish Luthra, CEO of SAP National Security Services, with his second consecutive Wash100 Award for his leadership in driving forward cloud-based initiatives across federal agencies.
The Wash100 Award is celebrated as the pinnacle of excellence in the government contracting sector. It recognizes the most distinguished leaders in the federal government and GovCon industry.
“Harish’s expertise in foreign ownership, control, or influence—a.k.a. FOCI—is a huge asset to SAP NS2, and it’s been a key part of their continued success,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic. “Under his leadership, SAP NS2’s Cloud ERP system earned the coveted DISA Impact Level 4 Provisional Authorization in 2024, proving it can meet the high-security standards required for federal contracts. Harish knows the ins and outs of cybersecurity and compliance, and his focus on both innovation and security keeps SAP NS2 ahead of the curve. His deep understanding of FOCI and commitment to excellence are what make him a standout leader, driving SAP NS2’s growth in the federal space.”
Commenting on his win, Luthra said, “I’m honored to be recognized with this Wash100 Award alongside so many outstanding leaders driving innovation in our industry and in government. This award is a testament to the incredible team at SAP NS2 and our commitment to delivering secure, mission-critical solutions that empower digital transformation for our government customers.”
Cast your vote for Harish Luthra in the 2025 Wash100 Award popular vote competition. You can vote for up to 10 nominees until April 30, so visit Wash100.com and ensure Harish is one of your top picks!
Luthra earned his first Wash100 Award in 2024 for his contributions to accelerating cloud adoption and migration in the public sector. The successful partnership between SAP NS2 and Microsoft played a huge part in Luthra’s induction into the exclusive list of winners last year. Another factor in the CEO’s 2024 Wash100 win is the provisional authority received by the company from the Defense Information and Systems Agency for its cloud-based Integrated Business Planning software.
Consistent Commitment to Taking SAP NS2 to New Heights
Continuing his efforts in the previous year, Luthra led SAP NS2 as it established itself as a key player in the cloud and cybersecurity industry. Almost three decades of experience serving in various leadership roles at SAP has greatly contributed to the company CEO’s exceptional grasp of the government’s most pressing national security needs. This enabled the SAP NS2 executive to guide the company in its commitment to deliver innovative technology solutions to highly regulated industries and government agencies while ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance.
In 2024, Luthra led SAP NS2 to secure FedRAMP+DOD Impact Level 4 certification from the Defense Information Systems Agency. This significant achievement enables the company to deploy its S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, a secure cloud-based enterprise resource planning platform, to customers across the Department of Defense. This also empowers customers with real-time insights and enhanced operational agility, allowing them to fulfill mission-critical requirements from any location.
SAP NS2 also received the 2024 Amazon Web Services Federal Government Technology Partner of the Year for its successful collaboration with AWS in providing innovative cloud services to federal agencies. The award is a validation of the company’s consistent support for the government’s cloud-enabled transformation by providing secure and innovative cloud offerings that address critical security needs.
Harish Luthra’s 28 Years of Leadership at SAP and SAP NS2
Luthra joined SAP in 1997 as general manager. He has since climbed the ranks to president of the secure cloud in 2018 and eventually CEO of SAP NS2.
Luthra has been instrumental in solidifying the company’s foothold in the cloud computing industry. Under his leadership, SAP NS2 has continuously provided the government with the necessary platform to shift to a cloud-based infrastructure with a focus on cybersecurity.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Harish Luthra and SAP NS2 on their inclusion in the prestigious Wash100 list. Vote for Luthra at Wash100.com.