SAP SE - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on SAP SE’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into SAP SE's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Pekka Ala-Pietila
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Pekka Ala-Pietilae has been Chairman of the company since May 2024. Previously, he served as Director of Climate Leadership Coalition at Helsinki, Finland. He also served as Chairperson of Netcompany A/S from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, he served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of Sanoma Corporation from 2014 to 2016. Currently, he serves as Chairman of Sitra Fund and Director of Climate Leadership Coalition.
Christian Klein
Chief Executive Officer Senior ManagementMr. Christian Klein has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since April 2020. Prior to this, he served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the company from 2019 to 2020. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the company from 2016 to 2019. Mr. Klein also served as the Chief Controlling Officer at SAE from 2014 to 2016. Earlier, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of SAP SuccessFactors of the company from 2011 to 2012.
Dominik Asam
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Dominik Asam has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since March 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer at Airbus SE from April 2019 to February 2023. Earlier, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Infineon Technologies AG and Head of Group Controlling at RWE AG. He also served in various positions at Siemens AG including Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Financial Services and Corporate Vice President and Treasurer. Previously, he served as the Head of Investor Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Strategy at Infineon Technologies AG.
Sebastian Steinhaeuser
Chief Operating Officer Senior ManagementMr. Sebastian Steinhaeuser has been the Chief Operating Officer of the company since 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Strategy & Operating Officer of the company. Prior to joining SAP, he worked with Boston Consulting Group. He joined SAP in 2020.
Philipp Herzig
Chief Technology Officer Senior ManagementMr. Philipp Herzig has been the Chief Technology Officer of the company since January 2025 and Global Chief AI Officer of the company since 2024. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Cross Product Engineering & Experience of the company from March 2023 to January 2024.
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