SAP

Walldorf, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Thomas Saueressig

Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for Customer Services & Delivery

Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

As an executive board member of SAP, I am responsible for customer services and delivery as well as long-term customer value in the cloud. My responsibility includes all business areas in customer services, comprising professional services, premium engagements, customer innovation services, and customer support. In addition, I’m leading cloud infrastructure, cloud operations, cloud lifecycle management, and private cloud delivery for SAP’s global customer base.

I believe software is a people business. It’s about connecting people and enabling them to harness the power of technology to create sustainable innovation. In Customer Services & Delivery we help customers drive their business transformation, while maximizing the benefits of the cloud and AI.

On a personal level, I'm a family man who enjoys skiing, exploring different cultures, and always seeking out new experiences. I'm also a coffee enthusiast who enjoys the simple pleasure of making a great cup of coffee. ​

Since April 2022, I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors of Nokia – a company that is as committed to innovation and technology leadership as I am. It’s an absolute privilege for me to be part of the Nokia mission to create technology that helps the world act together. That’s an aspiration that perfectly aligns to my core values. ​

I think that collaborating with people from different background, cultures and experiences not only expands our horizons but also challenges us to think outside of our own perspectives. By working together, we can create solutions that have a positive impact on the world. ​We must set ambitious goals, roll up our sleeves, and work hard to achieve them.

But it’s not just about achieving success for ourselves. Giving back to the community is also important for me. In the end, it all comes down to the power of people. By connecting, collaborating and constantly striving to improve, we can harness the full potential of technology to deliver sustainable innovation that benefits us all.

    Work History

    Sapura Energy

    21 years, 7 months
    Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for Customer Services & Delivery
    Apr 2024 - Present
    Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for SAP Product Engineering
    Nov 2019 - Mar 2024
    President SAP Product Engineering
    Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
    Chief Information Officer
    Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
    Senior Vice President
    Sept 2014 - Apr 2016
    Vice President
    Dec 2011 - Aug 2014
    Executive Board Assistant
    Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
    Top Talent Rotation - SAP EcoHub
    Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
    Business Process Consultant
    Sept 2007 - Jan 2010
    Student
    Sept 2004 - Sept 2007

    Universität Mannheim

    1 year, 8 months
    Member of the University Council
    Aug 2024 - Present

    Bitkom

    2 years, 3 months
    Member of the Presidium and part of the Executive Board
    Jan 2024 - Present

    Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar

    2 years, 3 months
    Member of the Board of the Metropolitan Region Rhine-Neckar
    Jan 2024 - Present

    Nokia

    4 years
    Member of the Board of Directors
    Apr 2022 - Present

    Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich

    6 years, 3 months
    Industrial Advisory Council
    Jan 2020 - Present

    Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V.

    4 years, 5 months
    Vice President of the Economic Council of the CDU e.V.
    Nov 2021 - Present

    Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg

    3 years, 11 months
    Member of The Supervisory Board
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
    Executives