Jim Hagemann Snabe was appointed co-CEO of SAP alongside Bill McDermott in February 2010. In this capacity, and as a member of the SAP Executive Board and Global Managing Board, Jim Hagemann Snabe focuses on developing and executing SAP's strategy, together with Bill McDermott. The co-CEOs strengthen relationships with customers and partners, drive SAP's innovation portfolio across all markets, and ensure operational excellence across the company.
Jim Hagemann Snabe joined SAP in 1990 and has been a member of the SAP Executive Board since July 2008. Since 1990, he has held various management roles in consulting, sales, and development. Beginning as a consultant with SAP Denmark, he quickly went on to lead the local consulting practice. Jim Hagemann Snabe briefly moved to IBM Denmark in 1994 and rejoined SAP in 1996 as managing director (MD) of SAP Sweden, successfully developing this market over the following three years. He was then appointed MD of the SAP Nordic region, and became a member of the SAP EMEA management team.
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SAP Execs Outline Plans for Sybase (ComputerWorld - August 19, 2010) SAP co-CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe and SAP CTO Vishal Sikka outline plans for Sybase.
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Companies Start Growing After Crisis (CNBC – July 30, 2010)
SAP co-CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe unveil their thoughts and ideas about leadership styles and SAP's strategy in this exclusive CNBC interview.
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Post-Keynote Interview with Jim Hagemann Snabe (May 18, 2010)
Hear Jim Hagemann Snabe's thoughts on his first hundred days in office with co-CEO Bill McDermott, the economic recovery, and more in this SAPPHIRE Now post-keynote interview.
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The Future of Business: Mobile Technology (Reuters – January 26, 2011)
Over the next few days at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as business and political leaders debate what do to improve the world, they should champion and enable further growth of mobile technology as a vehicle that removes barriers, promotes inclusiveness, and opens opportunities for those who would otherwise not participate in the digital economy.
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The Inside Edge (SAP Insider – July/Aug/Sept 2010)
SAP's co-CEO Jim Hagemann Snabe greets a new era in business – the era of people. Discover why companies are empowering individuals to help drive growth and how SAP is leading the charge at this new inflection point.
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SAPPHIRE NOW Joint Keynote: Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe (May 18, 2010)
Bill McDermott at Orlando and Jim Hagemann Snabe at Frankfurt share their perspectives and thoughts on the history and future of enterprise computing. Log-in required
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In 2002, Jim Hagemann Snabe was asked to join the company’s global development unit to bring product development efforts closer to the market. As senior vice president and chief operations officer of SAP's business solution group, he was responsible for the design and creation of the flagship enterprise resource planning software, SAP ERP, as well as SAP solutions for financial and public services industries. Later, Jim Hagemann Snabe led SAP’s industry business unit and was responsible for creating industry-specific solutions for more than 24 industry segments. In 2006, Jim Hagemann Snabe was appointed corporate officer of SAP AG, and subsequently was named a member of the Executive Council.
Jim Hagemann Snabe’s views about the role which leaders and IT need to play in creating sustainable growth and responsible business strategies has been strongly shaped by his commitment to environmental and humanitarian issues. His management style is influenced by his interest in classical music, and inspired by leaders like the famous conductor Benjamin Zanders. Long distance running keeps him fit in body and mind, as a way to clear his thoughts and allow new ideas to form.
He is a member of the board of Thrane & Thrane A/S in Denmark – a role which keeps him abreast of new trends in IT, globalization and leadership. In addition, he has also joined the board of directors of Bang & Olufsen Holding A/S in Denmark – a globally well recognized company for high end technology and outstanding design.
Snabe received a master's degree in operational research from the Aarhus School of Business in Denmark. He lives with his family in Copenhagen, Denmark.
As the world's leading provider of business software, SAP is an over €64 billion company with more than €14 billion in revenue in 2011. SAP's more than 55,000 employees and its vast ecosystem enable more than 190,000 customers of all sizes in more than 24 industries and 120 countries worldwide. SAP AG is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, where Snabe is based.