Managing Board expanded
Software AG: Dr. Elke Frank appointed Chief Human Resources Officer
The Supervisory Board of Software AG has appointed Dr. Elke Frank as the new Chief Human Resources Officer effective August 1, 2019. She will be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including talent management, personnel development and cultural transformation in connection with the new strategy of putting employees at the center.
With the appointment of Dr. Elke Frank, the Management Board has been expanded to include the role of Chief Human Resources Officer for the first time. This emphasizes the importance of the role that HR plays in implementing the company's growth strategy. Dr. Frank will use her extensive international experience to lead a global HR team and ensure that the company promotes and maintains a working culture that attracts the best employees and offers them the greatest possible development opportunities.
Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of Software AG, said: "I am delighted to welcome Elke to the Software AG family to build on our culture of employee value. Our employees are a critical factor in accelerating our multi-year transformation. Elke will help us deliver on our promise to create a culture we are proud of - and that translates to how we work with our customers and partners."
"Dr. Frank's extensive experience and expertise in HR leadership positions make her a perfect fit for the Executive Board," said Dr. Andreas Bereczky, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Software AG. "Her appointment will play an important role in attracting and retaining top talent for Software AG as we build on our success."
Commenting on her appointment, Elke Frank said: "I am delighted to join Software AG on its journey of transformation, creating a 'people-first culture' in a global and high-growth environment. With this, we are committed to upskilling employees and finding the best talent for our organization. We want to create a great working environment that employees can be proud of."
With more than 20 years of international experience in HR management positions in various industries, including Daimler, Carl-Zeiss Vision, Microsoft and most recently Deutsche Telekom, Elke Frank wants to make a significant contribution to building a diverse and open-minded workforce. For many years, she has worked closely with leadership teams to create a collaborative and open environment in which employees and managers can perform and grow.
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