Software AG Appoints Dr. Elke Frank as Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Executive Board
24 June 2019 - 4:52PM
Business Wire
- Dr. Elke Frank is the first Chief Human Resources Officer
(CHRO) to join the Executive Board, as part of Software AG’s new
strategy and its commitment to putting people first.
- New CHRO brings 20+ years of international experience in HR
leadership and cultural transformation.
- Appointment effective as of August 1st, 2019.
Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) today announced that its
Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Elke Frank as its new Chief
Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and a Member of the Executive Board
effective August 1st, 2019. Elke will be responsible for all
aspects of HR including talent management, people development and
cultural transformation as part of the company’s bold new
strategy.
Elke is the first CHRO to join the Executive Board, in
recognition of the vital role that HR plays in delivering Software
AG’s growth strategy. Elke will leverage her strong international
experience to lead a global HR team and ensure the organization
focuses on maintaining and nurturing a workplace culture that
develops and attracts the best people.
Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of Software AG said, “I’m thrilled to
welcome Elke to the Software AG family to drive our people agenda.
Our people are critical in accelerating our multi-year
transformation. Elke will help us deliver on our promise of
creating a culture we’re proud of – and that translates into our
work with our customers and partners.”
“Elke’s extensive experience and expertise within HR leadership
roles makes her the perfect fit for the Executive Board,” said Dr.
Andreas Bereczky, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Software AG.
“Her appointment will play a vital role in helping Software AG to
attract and retain top talents as we continue to build on our
success.”
Of her appointment, Elke said, “I am excited to join Software AG
as we embark on a journey to transform the business to create a
people-first culture in a collaborative environment that is global
and has a strong growth mindset. It’s a commitment to upskilling
employees and finding the best talents to join our organization. We
want to create a great place to work, a place people can be proud
of.”
With more than 20 years of international experience in HR
leadership roles across a range of sectors including at Daimler AG,
Carl-Zeiss Vision, Microsoft and most recently Deutsche Telekom,
Frank will be instrumental in upskilling and growing a diverse and
agile workforce. For many years, she has worked closely with
leadership teams to establish a collaborative and open-minded
environment where employees and leaders can perform and grow.
Dr. Elke Frank is married and lives in Stuttgart. She is a
passionate runner and skier.
About Software AG
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innovation on the Internet of Things so you can pioneer
differentiating business models. We give you the freedom to connect
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you to make the best decisions and unlock entirely new
possibilities for growth.
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