NIKOLAUS KIRNER
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NIKOLAUS KIRNER
TITLE: CPO COMPANY: SAP EMPLOYEES: 106,043 CEO: CHRISTIAN KLEIN FOUNDED: 1972
Nikolaus leads procurement strategy and operations at SAP as Chief Procurement Officer, transforming business processes and guiding international teams towards ambitious objectives.
Drawing on his extensive experience managing diverse global organisations, he excels at organisational change and building strong commercial foundations. His leadership style emphasises team empowerment, operational excellence and deep client relationships, while fostering an energetic culture focused on delivering results.
Nikolaus Kirner, CPO, SAP
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