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Klaus TschiraCo-owner of SAP AG.
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Biography of Klaus Tschira
Klaus Tschira, born in 1940 in Germany, is a co-owner of the company "SAP AG". He obtained his higher education at the University of Karlsruhe, where he also earned a master's degree in science. Currently, Tschira resides in Heidelberg with his wife and two children.
Co-founder of SAP AG
The main source of income for Klaus Tschira is the company "SAP AG". Established in 1976 by five former employees of "IBM", namely Klaus Welleenroither, Hans-Werner Hector, Klaus Tschira, Dietmar Hopp, and Hasso Plattner, SAP AG is one of the largest producers of computer software. Initially headquartered in Mannheim, the company later moved to Walldorf.
SAP AG develops various software solutions that cater to a wide range of human activities. Its products are used for accounting, trading, manufacturing, personnel and warehouse management. All applications are adapted to the specific requirements of the countries where they are used. With approximately 27,000 clients, mainly large and medium-sized enterprises, SAP AG has over 12 million users worldwide.
The company's workforce consists of 35,000 employees, with 8,000 directly involved in software development. SAP AG's products enable businesses to effectively manage operations, enhance customer relationships, improve partnerships with business associates, and maximize their performance. The software utilizes unique high-tech solutions and can be implemented in more than 25 industries, including high-tech, healthcare, retail, government, and finance.
In Russia, SAP AG's products have gained significant popularity. According to the "Expert-400" magazine, nine out of ten largest companies in the country use SAP AG's software. The utilization of this software greatly facilitates business management processes.
With a net worth estimated at $3.3 billion, Klaus Tschira ranks 207th among the world's wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes magazine.
