WALLDORF, Germany, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After 12 years leading Global Communications at SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), Herbert Heitmann is embarking on a new career leading communications and marketing at another worldwide corporation. Until a new head of Global Communications at SAP is announced, Jen Roach will assume Heitmann's tasks temporarily. Roach leads the Market Unit Communications department within Global Communications.

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"Herbert created a global organization that integrates and aligns SAP stakeholders both internally and externally, builds thought leadership, and is dedicated to maintaining and preserving SAP's global reputation. All of us on the Board are deeply grateful to Herbert for his accomplishments and years of service, and we wish him all the best for the future," said Bill McDermott, co-CEO at SAP AG.

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