Jim Hagemann Snabe

Jim Hagemann Snabe is a Danish business executive, chairman at Siemens, board member of C3.AI, and member of WEF board of trustees. He is a thought leader with a distinguished career in the technology and industrial sectors. He is best known for his tenure as Co-CEO of SAP, a leading global software company, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s strategy and operations from 2010 to 2014. During his leadership at SAP, Snabe spearheaded the company's shift to cloud computing and drove its innovation agenda, ensuring SAP remained at the forefront of enterprise software solutions.

After stepping down from SAP, Snabe continued to have a significant influence in various industries. He became the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens, one of the world’s largest industrial manufacturing companies, where he has been instrumental in steering the company toward digitalization and sustainability. Snabe also serves as Chairman of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global leader in shipping and logistics, where he helps guide the company through the evolving global trade landscape and the transition toward green energy solutions.

Beyond his roles at SAP, Siemens, and Maersk, Snabe has been actively involved in initiatives related to leadership in the digital economy and sustainability. He is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees and has been an advocate for responsible leadership and the ethical use of technology in shaping the future.

Snabe is also an author, known for co-writing Dreams and Details, a book that outlines a new approach to leadership in the digital era. In this work, he emphasizes the importance of transforming businesses from within to thrive in fast-changing environments.

Throughout his career, Jim Hagemann Snabe has been recognized for his visionary leadership, his focus on innovation and sustainability, and his contributions to reshaping industries for the future.