On July 1, 2026, SAP CEO Christian Klein implemented a major executive reshuffle to accelerate the company's transition toward artificial intelligence under a strategy called the Autonomous Enterprise. Klein has personally assumed management of the Business AI Platform and the Autonomous Suite, roles previously held by Chief Product Officer Muhammad Alam.
COO Sebastian Steinhäuser has also taken on new responsibilities, specifically overseeing industrial AI. The company's Business AI Platform, which focuses on agentic AI for critical business processes, was first introduced at the Sapphire conference in May 2026.
Financial indicators show a 30% increase in total cloud backlog, which has reached $88 billion. Currently, approximately 90% of SAP's large deals incorporate elements of Business Data Cloud or AI.
Regarding workforce changes, SAP reduced nearly 10,000 jobs in 2024. Since then, the company has added net new positions, focusing specifically on AI-related roles.
