SAP Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Christian Klein
Chief executive officer
€8.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.9% |
| CEO tenure | 6.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 4.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
SAP Q1 Earnings: AI Transformation Is Well Underway
Apr 23Sequoia Fund - SAP SE: We See A Clear Path To Enhanced Profitability
Mar 23SAP Is Overvalued, But Its 2024 Transformation Bodes Well For The Future
Mar 09SAP: What A Great Quarter; Double Digit Growth In Sight
Jan 25SAP: In-Line Performer Going Into 2024, Downgrading To Hold
Nov 29SAP: Great Q3 That Boosts Confidence In Cloud Performance
Oct 25SAP: Fairly Priced For Now, AI Benefits Still Unclear
Sep 15SAP: Too Expensive To Consider (Ratings Downgrade)
Aug 29CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Dec 31 2023 | €9m | €1m | €4b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Dec 31 2022 | €9m | €1m | €4b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €4b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Dec 31 2021 | €9m | €1m | €7b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €6b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €6b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Dec 31 2020 | €10m | €1m | €5b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €4b |
| Dec 31 2019 | €8m | €790k | €3b |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Dec 31 2018 | €4m | €700k | €4b |
Compensation vs Market: Christian's total compensation ($USD9.12M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD13.53M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Christian's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Christian Klein (43 yo)
6.3yrs
Tenure
€8,521,700
Compensation
Mr. Christian Klein has been the Chief Executive Officer of SAP SE since April 20, 2020 and its Member of Executive Board since January 1, 2018. Mr. Klein serves as Member of Supervisory Board at adidas AG...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board | no data | €430.00k | no data | |
| CEO & Member of Executive Board | 6.3yrs | €8.52m | no data | |
| Head of Global Sponsorships & Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board | 7.2yrs | €325.00k | no data | |
| CFO & Member of Executive Board | 1.1yrs | €6.53m | no data | |
| Chief Revenue Officer of Customer Success & Member of Executive Board | 3.2yrs | €5.68m | no data | |
| Customer Services & Delivery and Member of Executive Board | 4.4yrs | €4.82m | no data | |
| CTO & Member of Executive Board | 5.3yrs | €4.02m | no data | |
| Chief Marketing & Solutions Officer and Member of Executive Board | 3.1yrs | €4.82m | no data | |
| VP, Head of SAP Alumni Relations & Member of Supervisory Board | no data | €285.00k | no data | |
| VP, Global Head of SAP Women in Tech & Member of Supervisory Board | no data | €278.50k | no data | |
| Chief Operations Expert & Member of Supervisory Board | no data | €270.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board & Senior Operations Manager | no data | €293.30k | no data |
4.4yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SAP's management team is considered experienced (4.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 20.9yrs | €430.00k | no data | |
| Head of Global Sponsorships & Deputy Chairperson of the Supervisory Board | 22yrs | €325.00k | no data | |
| VP, Head of SAP Alumni Relations & Member of Supervisory Board | 11.9yrs | €285.00k | no data | |
| VP, Global Head of SAP Women in Tech & Member of Supervisory Board | 8.9yrs | €278.50k | no data | |
| Chief Operations Expert & Member of Supervisory Board | 4.9yrs | €270.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board & Senior Operations Manager | 4.9yrs | €293.30k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 5.3yrs | €321.30k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | 1.9yrs | €295.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 2.9yrs | €308.80k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 5.9yrs | €385.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 6.8yrs | €320.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 4.9yrs | €300.00k | no data |
5.6yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SAP's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).