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SAP SE is a global leader in enterprise application software, headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company provides software solutions and services that enable businesses across 26 industries to operate as intelligent, sustainable enterprises. SAP's offerings include cloud solutions, on-premise software, and support services, with a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning into its products.
- Cloud - Offers Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions to support digital transformation and business agility.
- Software Licenses and Support - Provides traditional software licensing and recurring support services to ensure optimal performance and reliability of on-premise solutions.
- Services - Delivers consulting, training, and professional services to help businesses implement and optimize SAP solutions.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | Start Date |
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Christian Klein Executive | CEO | Supervisory Board Member at adidas AG | Christian Klein is the CEO of SAP SE, focusing on cloud computing and business AI. He joined SAP in 1999 and became CEO in 2020. | 1999 |
Dominik Asam Executive | CFO | Supervisory Board Member at Bertelsmann Management SE and Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA | Dominik Asam is the CFO of SAP SE, overseeing Global Finance and Administration. He joined SAP in 2023. | 2023 |
Gina Vargiu-Breuer Executive | Chief People Officer and Labor Relations Director | None | Gina Vargiu-Breuer joined SAP in 2024 as Chief People Officer, previously serving as SVP of Global HR at Siemens Energy. | 2024 |
Scott Russell Executive | Executive Board Member, Customer Success | Board of Directors at Qualtrics International Inc. | Scott Russell leads the Customer Success organization at SAP, focusing on global commercial operations and customer engagement. He joined SAP in 2010. | 2010 |
Thomas Saueressig Executive | Executive Board Member, Product Engineering | Board of Directors at Nokia Corporation | Thomas Saueressig leads SAP Product Engineering, responsible for business software applications and cloud operations. He joined SAP in 2004. | 2004 |
Aicha Evans Board | Supervisory Board Member | CEO and Board Member at Zoox, Inc.; Board of Directors at Joby Aviation LLC | Aicha Evans has been a Supervisory Board member at SAP since 2017 and is the CEO of Zoox, Inc.. | 2017 |
Christine Regitz Board | Vice President, Global Head of SAP Women in Tech | Supervisory Board Member at Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz Center for Informatics and HV Capital Manager GmbH | Christine Regitz is the Vice President, Global Head of SAP Women in Tech, and a Supervisory Board member. | N/A |
Dr. Friederike Rotsch Board | Supervisory Board Member | General Counsel at Deutsche Bank AG | Dr. Friederike Rotsch is a Supervisory Board member at SAP and General Counsel at Deutsche Bank AG. | 2018 |
Dr. Gunnar Wiedenfels Board | Supervisory Board Member | CFO at Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.; Board of Directors at OWN LLC and Speechagain, Inc. | Dr. Gunnar Wiedenfels is a Supervisory Board member at SAP and CFO at Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.. | 2019 |
Dr. Qi Lu Board | Supervisory Board Member | CEO of MiraclePlus Ltd.; Board of Directors at Pinduoduo Inc. | Dr. Qi Lu is a Supervisory Board member at SAP and CEO of MiraclePlus Ltd., with extensive experience in technology. | 2020 |
Dr. Rouven Westphal Board | Supervisory Board Member | Executive Board Member of the Hasso Plattner Foundation; Managing Director of HPC Germany GmbH & Co. KG | Dr. Rouven Westphal is a Supervisory Board member at SAP and holds several leadership roles outside of SAP. | 2021 |
Heike Steck Board | Senior Operations Manager | None | Heike Steck is a Senior Operations Manager and member of the SAP SE Works Council. | 2019 |
Helmut Stengele Board | Supervisory Board Member | None | Helmut Stengele is a Supervisory Board member at SAP, currently on early retirement. | 2021 |
James Wright Board | Member of the SAP SE Works Council (Europe) | None | James Wright is a member of the SAP SE Works Council (Europe). | N/A |
Jennifer Xin-Zhe Li Board | Supervisory Board Member | General Partner at Changcheng Investment Partners; Board of Directors at ABB Ltd. and Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. | Jennifer Xin-Zhe Li is a Supervisory Board member and Chairperson of the Audit and Compliance Committee at SAP. | 2022 |
Lars Lamadé Board | Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board | Supervisory Board Member at Rhein-Neckar Löwen GmbH | Lars Lamadé is the Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board and Head of Global Sponsorships at SAP. He has been with SAP since 2002. | 2002 |
Manuela Asche-Holstein Board | Industry Advisor Expert | None | Manuela Asche-Holstein is an Industry Advisor Expert and Supervisory Board member at SAP, representing European employees. | 2021 |
Margret Klein-Magar Board | Vice President, Head of SAP Alumni Relations | None | Margret Klein-Magar is the Vice President and Head of SAP Alumni Relations, also serving as Chairperson of the Spokespersons’ Committee of Senior Managers. | N/A |
Monika Kovachka-Dimitrova Board | Chief Operations Expert | None | Monika Kovachka-Dimitrova is a Chief Operations Expert and member of the SAP SE Works Council (Europe). | 2019 |
Peter Lengler Board | Value Advisor Expert | None | Peter Lengler is a Value Advisor Expert and member of the SAP Germany SE & Co. KG Works Council. | N/A |
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With the ongoing salesforce reorganization and approximately 10% of the workforce leaving during the year, how are you managing the risks to ensure these changes don't cause disruption, especially as you head into a crucial fourth quarter with significant business to close?
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Given the strong free cash flow reported this quarter, can you elaborate on how much of this performance is due to structural changes and improvements that are sustainable versus one-off benefits from working capital that may not be repeatable in future years?
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Despite your bullishness amidst macroeconomic challenges, how confident are you in achieving the 27% guidance for Current Cloud Backlog growth this year, and what dynamics could impact this target?
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Can you provide specific details on the key drivers behind the significant acceleration in your Cloud ERP Suite, and whether this momentum is sustainable in the coming quarters?
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Considering that large deals accounted for over 60% of cloud order entry this quarter compared to the usual 50%, can you comment on whether the total volume of deals is up year-over-year and how current volatile conditions might affect your pipeline heading into Q4?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
LeanIX | 2023 | Completed acquisition on November 7, 2023 for a total consideration of €1,231 million in cash, aimed at broadening SAP’s business transformation portfolio through AI-enabled process optimization; key assets of €578 million (including €476 million in intangibles) were acquired alongside liabilities of €214 million, resulting in €867 million in goodwill. |
WalkMe Ltd. | 2024 | Completed acquisition on September 12, 2024, for an equity value of approximately US $1.5 billion in an all-cash transaction at US $14.00 per share (a 45% premium), strategically intended to enhance SAP’s Business Transformation Management portfolio by integrating digital adoption platform capabilities. |
Taulia | 2022 | Completed acquisition on March 9, 2022, for a total consideration of €0.7 billion, intended to expand SAP’s Business Network capabilities and strengthen CFO solutions, with the deal contributing to revenue and operational metrics despite ongoing accounting adjustments for intangibles and tax-related items. |
Recent developments and announcements about SAP.
Press Releases
Press Release
·Feb 20, 2025, 7:07 AMView full press release →SAP proposes a €2.35 per share dividend for FY24—up €0.15 (6.8%) from FY23. The total payout would be approx €2.741B, increasing the payout ratio from 43.0% to 51.9%. Record date is May 13; payment on May 16.