Founder Profile
Hans-Werner Hector
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Hans-Werner Hector?
Hans-Werner Hector is a founder of SAP SE, which was founded in 1972 with Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Klaus Tschira and Claus Wellenreuther.
- Company founded
- SAP SE
- Founded
- 1972
- Co-founders
- Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Klaus Tschira and Claus Wellenreuther
Background
Worked as a systems engineer at IBM Germany before joining the founding team of SAP in 1972.
Founding Story
Hans-Werner Hector is one of SAP's five co-founders. He worked on the company's early software and later served on its Executive Board. He co-founded the Hector Foundation, which funds science, medical research and education for gifted children in Germany. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
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- SAP 2025 integrated report data hub (SAP SE)
- SAP 2025 Form 20-F (SAP SE)