Bill McDermott is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ServiceNow. Bill has held the CEO seat since January 2020, and was previously CEO at SAP.
Current company
ServiceNow
ServiceNow is an American technology company.
enterprise softwareHeadquartered in Santa ClaraFounded 2004NYSE: NOW
Source: WikidataBill McDermott joined ServiceNow in November 2019 and has been CEO since January 2020. Before ServiceNow, Bill was CEO at SAP from January 2010 until October 2019.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Dowling College, Bachelor's degreeNorthwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA)The Wharton School, Executive Development ProgramSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstBill McDermott leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Hossein Nowbar as President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, in seat since December 2025.
Most senior 5 of 6
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Bill McDermott (William R. McDermott) | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | January 2020 |
| Gina Mastantuono | President and Chief Financial Officer | January 2020 |
| Amit Zavery | President, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer | November 2024 |
| Hossein Nowbar | President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | December 2025 |
| Jacqueline Canney | Chief People and AI Enablement Officer | January 2025 |
Sources: ServiceNow 2026 DEF 14A
Bill McDermott is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ServiceNow. Bill has held the CEO seat since January 2020, and was previously CEO at SAP.
Bill McDermott has been CEO of ServiceNow since January 2020, according to LinkedIn profile.
Bill McDermott was CEO at SAP from January 2010 until October 2019, according to LinkedIn profile.
Bill McDermott has been CEO of ServiceNow for 6 years, since January 2020.
Gina Mastantuono (President and Chief Financial Officer), Amit Zavery (President, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer), Hossein Nowbar (President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary), Jacqueline Canney (Chief People and AI Enablement Officer), and 1 more. Source: ServiceNow 2026 DEF 14A.
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