Who is the CEO of SAP?

Christian Klein is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of SAP, as of August 2026. At SAP since 1999, Executive Board member since 2018, sole CEO since April 2020.

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Christian Klein Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, SAP At SAP since 1999, Executive Board member since 2018, sole CEO since April 2020

Christian Klein has run SAP as chief executive officer since April 2020 and holds overall responsibility for the corporate strategic direction, management and performance of the company. He joined SAP in 1999, became a member of the Executive Board in 2018, was named co-chief executive alongside Jennifer Morgan in October 2019 and took the role on his own in April 2020 when SAP returned to a single chief executive. His tenure has been defined by the shift of the customer base to cloud ERP and, from 2025 onward, by the reorganization of the company around business AI and the Autonomous Enterprise strategy.

EducationUniversity of Cooperative Education Mannheim, Germany (diploma in international business administration)
Contact••••@sap.com (reveal in Sheets with Derrick)

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FAQ

Who is Christian Klein?
Christian Klein is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of SAP (as of August 2026). At SAP since 1999, Executive Board member since 2018, sole CEO since April 2020. You can see their background and career history above.
What is Christian Klein's background?
Christian Klein has run SAP as chief executive officer since April 2020 and holds overall responsibility for the corporate strategic direction, management and performance of the company. He joined SAP in 1999, became a member of the Executive Board in 2018, was named co-chief executive alongside Jennifer Morgan in October 2019 and took the role on his own in April 2020 when SAP returned to a single chief executive. His tenure has been defined by the shift of the customer base to cloud ERP and, from 2025 onward, by the reorganization of the company around business AI and the Autonomous Enterprise strategy.
How can I contact Christian Klein at SAP?
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