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Sebastian Steinhaeuser is the CIO of SAP, serving as a Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he helps turn SAP's vision into reality — bringing out the best in every business — by driving strategy execution and simplifying operations across the company.
Who is the CIO of SAP?
Sebastian Steinhaeuser is a Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer at SAP. Together with the Strategy & Operations team, he drives SAP's strategy execution and works to simplify operations across the organization. His leadership is focused on turning SAP's vision into tangible results — bringing out the best in every business.
Prior to stepping into his current role, Steinhaeuser served as Chief Strategy & Operating Officer at SAP and, before that, as Chief Strategy Officer, building deep expertise in corporate strategy and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he worked at BCG, where he helped companies define and implement their corporate, digital, and sustainability strategies.
Work History
Sebastian Steinhaeuser's work history reflects a career built on strategy, operations, and leadership at the highest levels. Here is a detailed list of his roles:
- SAP - Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer (February 2025 to Present)
- SAP - Chief Strategy & Operating Officer (January 2024 to February 2025)
- SAP - Chief Strategy Officer (September 2021 to December 2023)
- The Boston Consulting Group - Consultant / (Junior) Associate (September 2009 to November 2015)
Education History
Sebastian Steinhaeuser pursued advanced education at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he completed the Stanford GSB program — an experience that shaped his strategic and leadership capabilities.
When did Sebastian Steinhaeuser join SAP?
Sebastian Steinhaeuser assumed his current role as Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer at SAP in February 2025. He has held senior leadership positions at SAP since September 2021, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility in strategy and operations.
