Jürgen Müller to Leave SAP Executive Board

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SAP SE announced that Chief Technology Officer and Executive Board Member Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Müller will leave the company's Executive Board, effective September 30, 2024. This decision comes after a mutual agreement with the SAP Supervisory Board following an incident at a past company event where Müller's behavior was deemed inappropriate. Müller apologized and took full responsibility for his actions.

Müller played a important role in establishing the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which serves over 23,000 live customers. In the interim, SAP CEO Christian Klein will assume responsibility for most of the Technology and Innovation Board area, while the Global Security & Cloud Compliance team will join the Customer Services & Delivery Board area under Thomas Saueressig.

Positive

• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) serves over 23,000 live customers
• Quick interim leadership transition with CEO Christian Klein assuming responsibilities

Negative

• Departure of Chief Technology Officer and Executive Board Member Jürgen Müller
• Potential disruption in leadership of Technology and Innovation Board area

WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the SAP Supervisory Board has reached a mutual agreement with Chief Technology Officer and Executive Board Member Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Müller to leave the company's Executive Board, effective September 30, 2024.

Müller stated: "I want to address an incident at a past company event where my behavior was inappropriate. I regret being inconsiderate and sincerely apologize to everyone affected.  I recognize my behavior at that moment did not reflect our values at SAP. I take full responsibility and believe stepping down is best for the company. I wish the team continued success."

Müller has played a key role in establishing the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which provides the technical foundation for SAP's  best-of-suite offering and serves more than 23,000 live customers. 

"We thank Jürgen Müller for his significant accomplishments and wish him well in his future endeavors," said Pekka Ala-Pietilä, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SAP SE.

In the interim, SAP CEO Christian Klein will assume responsibility for most of the Technology and Innovation Board area that Müller leads. The SAP Global Security & Cloud Compliance team will join the Customer Services & Delivery Board area under Thomas Saueressig. 

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FAQ

Why is Jürgen Müller leaving SAP's Executive Board?

Jürgen Müller is leaving SAP's Executive Board due to an incident at a past company event where his behavior was deemed inappropriate. He took responsibility for his actions and agreed with the SAP Supervisory Board that stepping down was best for the company.

When will Jürgen Müller's departure from SAP (NYSE: SAP) be effective?

Jürgen Müller's departure from SAP's Executive Board will be effective September 30, 2024.

Who will take over Jürgen Müller's responsibilities at SAP (NYSE: SAP)?

SAP CEO Christian Klein will assume responsibility for most of the Technology and Innovation Board area. The SAP Global Security & Cloud Compliance team will join the Customer Services & Delivery Board area under Thomas Saueressig.

What was Jürgen Müller's main contribution to SAP (NYSE: SAP)?

Jürgen Müller played a key role in establishing the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which provides the technical foundation for SAP's best-of-suite offering and serves more than 23,000 live customers.