Christian Klein
Christian Klein has served as CEO of SAP since April 2020, having joined the company as a student in 1999. Under his leadership, SAP has accelerated its transformation into a cloud-first enterprise, with a strong focus on innovation in enterprise applications and business AI. His contract has been extended until the end of 2028, reflecting the Supervisory Board's confidence in his vision and contributions to SAP's success. Christian Klein began his career at SAP in 1999 as a student, progressing through various roles including Chief Financial Officer of SAP SuccessFactors and Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed co-CEO in October 2019 and became the sole CEO of SAP in April 2020. Under his leadership, SAP has focused on a cloud-first strategy, driving significant growth in its cloud business. Klein was recognized with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award for top CEOs in 2021, achieving a 96% approval rating. His contract as CEO was extended until 2028, and then again until 2030, solidifying his role in guiding SAP's transformation into a cloud-based enterprise and a leader in business AI.
Career Milestones
- Joined SAP in 1999 as a student and progressed through multiple leadership roles including CFO of SAP SuccessFactors and COO.
- Appointed co-CEO of SAP in October 2019 and became sole CEO in April 2020.
- Led SAP’s cloud-first transformation, accelerating growth in enterprise software and business AI.
- Recognized with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award for top CEOs in 2021 with a 96% approval rating.
- His CEO contract was extended twice, first until 2028 and then until 2030, reaffirming confidence in his leadership.
About SAP
SAP, founded in 1972, is a German multinational software company. It's a global leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, helping businesses of all sizes manage operations and customer relations. Core features include finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience management, offering benefits like increased efficiency, real-time data, and cost reduction.