SAP Executive and Leadership Team

Sandi de Souza, the Chief Financial Officer, Africa at SAP, manages the financial health and fiscal strategy for operations across the African continent. Overseeing regional budgeting and resource allocation, the Chief Financial Officer, Africa ensures that financial planning supports the broader growth objectives of the company. This leadership role involves monitoring economic trends and regulatory requirements to mitigate financial risks in emerging markets. By implementing robust financial controls, Sandi de Souza directly impacts the profitability and sustainability of regional business units. Ultimately, de Souza provides the fiscal oversight necessary to fund strategic initiatives and local market expansion. The Chief Financial Officer, Africa coordinates with global finance teams to ensure consistency in reporting and compliance with international standards. Through diligent management of capital and operational expenses, de Souza supports the delivery of enterprise software solutions that drive digital transformation across diverse African industries.

Peter Steininger, the Chief Operating Officer, Cloud For Customer Engineering at SAP, directs the engineering operations responsible for delivering customer-centric cloud solutions. Overseeing the development of specialized software modules, the Chief Operating Officer, Cloud For Customer Engineering ensures that technical outputs align with the evolving needs of the global customer base. This leadership role involves managing resource allocation across engineering departments to accelerate the delivery of cloud-based innovations. By optimizing development workflows, Peter Steininger directly impacts the quality and performance of customer-facing applications. Ultimately, Steininger drives operational efficiency within the engineering division to support rapid market deployment. The Chief Operating Officer, Cloud For Customer Engineering coordinates with product managers to refine the user experience, ensuring that software solutions remain intuitive and effective. Through strategic oversight of engineering projects, Steininger maintains the high standards of reliability and performance expected from the company's cloud portfolio.

Oliver Lau, the Chief Operating Officer, SAP People & Operations at SAP, directs the internal operational frameworks that support the global workforce and organizational efficiency. Overseeing human capital management systems, the Chief Operating Officer, SAP People & Operations ensures that internal processes facilitate high performance and employee engagement. This leadership role involves integrating SAP SuccessFactors tools into internal operations to optimize talent management and organizational development. By streamlining administrative workflows, Oliver Lau directly impacts the productivity of the global team. Ultimately, Lau drives the operational excellence required to sustain a large, distributed workforce. The Chief Operating Officer, SAP People & Operations coordinates with leadership to align human resource strategies with the overarching business goals of the company. Through continuous improvement of operational systems, Lau ensures that the organization remains agile and capable of supporting the complex needs of a global enterprise.

Monica Koltai, the Office of The, SAP President & Chief Operating Officer (Canada) at SAP, manages the strategic execution of business operations within the Canadian market. Overseeing regional performance, the Office of The, SAP President & Chief Operating Officer (Canada) ensures that local initiatives align with the global mission of the company. This leadership role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive market penetration and customer satisfaction across North America. By optimizing regional workflows, Monica Koltai directly impacts the efficiency and growth of the Canadian business unit. Ultimately, Koltai provides the operational leadership required to navigate complex market dynamics and deliver value to local clients. The Office of The, SAP President & Chief Operating Officer (Canada) maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders to support the adoption of enterprise software solutions. Through strategic oversight, Koltai ensures that the company remains a dominant force in the Canadian enterprise resource planning sector.

Peter Graulich, the Chief Revenue Officer at SAP, directs global sales strategies to accelerate market adoption of enterprise resource planning software. Overseeing complex deal structures, the Chief Revenue Officer ensures alignment between customer requirements and the SAP S/4HANA product suite. This leadership role involves managing large-scale sales teams across North America and Europe to maximize recurring revenue streams. By optimizing the sales funnel, Peter Graulich directly impacts the company's ability to scale cloud-based services. Ultimately, Graulich secures long-term financial stability through strategic partnerships and high-value enterprise contracts. The Chief Revenue Officer maintains rigorous focus on market expansion, ensuring that the organization remains the primary choice for businesses seeking digital transformation. Through constant evaluation of sales performance metrics, Graulich drives consistent growth across all global territories, reinforcing the market position of the company as a leader in business applications.

Siri Sood, the Data, Analytics & Ai Chief of Staff at SAP, architects the strategic framework for integrating artificial intelligence into the SAP BusinessObjects Cloud platform. Overseeing cross-functional data initiatives, the Data, Analytics & Ai Chief of Staff ensures that machine learning capabilities enhance user insights within the broader ERP ecosystem. This leadership role involves coordinating technical roadmaps with product development teams to maintain a competitive edge in advanced analytics. By refining data governance protocols, Siri Sood directly impacts the accuracy and efficiency of automated business processes. Ultimately, Sood facilitates the seamless adoption of AI-driven tools across global enterprise clients. The Data, Analytics & Ai Chief of Staff manages complex internal workflows to ensure that technological advancements align with the overarching mission of the company. Through rigorous oversight of data infrastructure, Sood supports the delivery of high-performance analytics solutions that empower organizations to make informed, data-backed decisions.

Abdul Pathan, the Private Cloud Products, SAP Cloud ERP Chief of Staff at SAP, manages the operational delivery of cloud-based ERP solutions for large-scale enterprise clients. Overseeing product lifecycle management, the Private Cloud Products, SAP Cloud ERP Chief of Staff ensures that infrastructure reliability meets the stringent demands of global corporations. This leadership role involves synchronizing engineering efforts with customer-facing service requirements to optimize the SAP Cloud Platform experience. By streamlining deployment processes, Abdul Pathan directly impacts the speed and efficiency of digital transformation for clients. Ultimately, Pathan secures operational excellence within the private cloud division. The Private Cloud Products, SAP Cloud ERP Chief of Staff coordinates with technical teams to resolve complex integration challenges, ensuring that cloud services remain scalable and secure. Through meticulous planning and execution, Pathan drives the continuous improvement of cloud-based offerings, maintaining the reputation of the company for robust, high-availability enterprise software.

Christian Hissler, the Architect In the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Industries and CX at SAP, designs the technical blueprints for industry-specific software solutions and customer experience platforms. Overseeing the integration of advanced technologies, the Architect In the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Industries and CX ensures that software architectures remain scalable and adaptable to diverse business requirements. This leadership role involves collaborating with product teams to define the future direction of industry-focused applications. By establishing technical standards, Christian Hissler directly impacts the innovation trajectory of the company. Ultimately, Hissler provides the architectural vision necessary to maintain a competitive advantage in the ERP market. The Architect In the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Industries and CX coordinates with engineering leads to ensure that new features align with the core technology stack. Through rigorous design and planning, Hissler drives the development of high-impact solutions that address specific industry challenges.

Sophiane Abra, the Chief of Staff and Customer Officer. Middle East and Africa - South at SAP, directs customer success strategies and operational coordination across the Middle East and Africa regions. Overseeing client relationships, the Chief of Staff and Customer Officer. Middle East and Africa - South ensures that software implementations deliver measurable business value to regional organizations. This leadership role involves managing the interface between technical teams and local clients to resolve complex service requirements. By fostering strong customer partnerships, Sophiane Abra directly impacts retention and market growth in the region. Ultimately, Abra drives the customer-centric culture necessary to sustain long-term success in diverse markets. The Chief of Staff and Customer Officer. Middle East and Africa - South coordinates with regional leadership to align service delivery with the global standards of the company. Through proactive engagement, Abra ensures that clients maximize the benefits of their enterprise resource planning investments.

Sripad Jade, the Chief Technology Officer, SAP Integration Suite at SAP, architects the connectivity solutions that allow disparate business applications to communicate within the enterprise ecosystem. Overseeing the development of integration technologies, the Chief Technology Officer, SAP Integration Suite ensures that the suite provides seamless data flow across cloud and on-premise environments. This leadership role involves defining the technical roadmap for integration services to support the broader digital transformation goals of the company. By enhancing interoperability, Sripad Jade directly impacts the efficiency of business processes for global clients. Ultimately, Jade provides the technical leadership required to maintain the integration suite as a cornerstone of the software portfolio. The Chief Technology Officer, SAP Integration Suite coordinates with engineering teams to implement robust, secure, and scalable integration protocols. Through continuous innovation, Jade ensures that the company remains at the forefront of enterprise connectivity and data management.