SAP, the global leader in enterprise software, elevates Dr. Benjamin Blau to the position of Chief Process & Information Officer (CPIO).
This appointment is a testament to Dr. Blau’s remarkable 14-year journey within SAP, where he has consistently demonstrated a profound expertise in product engineering, technology, and strategic innovation. As CPIO, Dr. Blau is set to lead SAP into a new era of operational excellence and technological advancement, embracing the transformative power of generative AI and business AI to drive productivity, scale, and shareholder value.
Dr. Blau’s tenure at SAP has been marked by a series of progressive leadership roles, including serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Industry Product Engineering, where he significantly contributed to the engineering and technological advancements of SAP’s industry solutions. Prior to this, he held the position of SVP, COO Customer Experience, overseeing operational strategies that enhanced customer engagement and experience across SAP’s vast portfolio.
Before joining SAP, Dr. Blau’s early career included impactful research and leadership roles at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where he led significant projects at the intersection of technology and business processes. His journey with SAP began as an intern, setting the foundation for his deep understanding of the company’s operational and strategic frameworks.