WALLDORF, Germany, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE:
SAP) today announced the appointment of Christian Klein to the SAP Executive Board
effective Jan. 1, 2018. Klein, who is
chief operating officer (COO) of SAP, will retain his current role.
In the new board area, Global Business Operations, he will continue
to work enterprise-wide to build a high-performance IT organization
as well as to achieve closer integration among all board areas.
Global Business Operations will coordinate the internal activities
at SAP that support the Run Simple program, drive simplification
and modernization of core business processes and align them with
SAP's cloud and platform strategy.
SAP is setting the course for its digital transformation and
transition to a cloud company. The goal is to create a stronger
organization that makes faster decisions, shows internal agility
and flexibility and is ready to face new challenges in the
fast-changing technology industry.
"With Christian Klein, we have a proven expert for this major
responsibility," said Professor Hasso
Plattner, chairman of the Supervisory Board of SAP SE. "He
knows SAP very well. Despite his youth, he has the necessary
background to make our organization and processes even faster, more
efficient and ready for future challenges. His appointment is
further evidence that SAP identifies young talent internally at an
early stage and promotes them to management roles."
Klein said, "I look forward to driving consistent, continual
digital transformation at SAP. The experience we gain on this
journey benefits us, but ultimately benefits all our customers, who
are also transforming to stay competitive in a digital future."
Christian Klein, 37, has served
as COO of SAP since April 1, 2016.
His role included optimization of internal processes, development
of an automated and integrated IT infrastructure and controlling.
Klein joined SAP in 1999 as a student. He holds a diploma in
international business administration from the University of
Cooperative Education in Mannheim, Germany.
SAP Extends Contract with Michael
Kleinemeier
Additionally, the Supervisory Board of SAP SE
has extended Michael Kleinemeier's Executive Board contract until
December 31, 2019. Kleinemeier's
contract was due to expire end of October
2018. Kleinemeier is responsible for Digital Business
Services (DBS) Board area. "I am pleased by this vote of confidence
by our Supervisory Board and am grateful for the opportunity to
continue contributing to SAP's success story," said
Kleinemeier.
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