Christian Klein is the Chief Executive Officer of SAP. Christian has held the CEO seat since October 2019.
Current company
SAP
SAP is a German software producer.
software industryHeadquartered in WalldorfFounded 1972NYSE: SAP
Source: WikidataChristian Klein joined SAP in 1999 and has been CEO since October 2019.
Career
Sources: SAP, Christian Klein
Education
University of Cooperative Education Mannheim, Diploma in International Business AdministrationSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstChristian Klein leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Sebastian Steinhaeuser as Chief Operating Officer, in seat since February 2025.
Most senior 5 of 6
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Klein | Chief Executive Officer | October 2019 |
| Dominik Asam | Chief Financial Officer | March 2023 |
| Sebastian Steinhaeuser | Chief Operating Officer | February 2025 |
| Gina Vargiu-Breuer | Chief People Officer, Labor Director | February 2024 |
| Muhammad Alam | Member of the Executive Board | April 2024 |
Sources: SAP 2025 Form 20-F
Christian Klein is the Chief Executive Officer of SAP. Christian has held the CEO seat since October 2019.
Christian Klein has been CEO of SAP since October 2019, according to SAP, Christian Klein.
Christian Klein has been CEO of SAP for 6 years, since October 2019.
Dominik Asam (Chief Financial Officer), Sebastian Steinhaeuser (Chief Operating Officer), Gina Vargiu-Breuer (Chief People Officer, Labor Director), Muhammad Alam (Member of the Executive Board), and 1 more. Source: SAP 2025 Form 20-F.
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