Personal Information

Full Name: Christian Klein

Nickname: N/A

Country/State: Germany

Date of Birth: 1980-03-04

Languages Known: German, English, French

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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Religion: N/A

Hobbies: Skiing, marathon running, piano

Education

School: Local Gymnasium in Germany

College: Local Gymnasium in Germany

Degrees Obtained: Diploma in Business Administration

Physical Stats

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Family Information

Parents: Karl Klein, mothers name Not publicly disclosed

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife:

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Skills:

Net Worth: $120 million (2025 estimate, including stock options)

Awards & Achievements: Youngest CEO of a DAX40 company (appointed at 39) Led SAP's cloud revenue growth to €12B+ (2025) Named "Europe's Most Influential Tech CEO" (Forbes 2024)

Biography Details

Christian Klein is the CEO of SAP, a global enterprise software company headquartered in Germany. He became the CEO of SAP in 2020, succeeding Bill McDermott. Under Klein’s leadership, SAP has accelerated its transformation to become a leader in cloud-based enterprise solutions, expanding its product offerings beyond traditional on-premise ERP systems. Klein was born on July 14, 1980, in Germany, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim. He began his career at SAP in 2002 as a business consultant, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his strong leadership abilities and understanding of the business software landscape. Before becoming CEO, Klein held various positions at SAP, including COO and president of SAP's product engineering division. Under Klein’s leadership, SAP has focused heavily on its cloud offerings and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into its enterprise solutions. He played a crucial role in SAP’s cloud-first strategy, positioning the company for long-term growth in the highly competitive software-as-a-service (SaaS) market. Klein has also overseen key acquisitions, including the purchase of Qualtrics in 2019, which significantly bolstered SAP’s position in the experience management sector. Klein’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming SAP into a more agile, cloud-focused company, meeting the needs of modern businesses. He is known for his clear vision and ability to navigate SAP through challenges in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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