New season for SAP UK as Winter handed top job

Business applications goliath unveils successor to Tim Noble

SAP is handing the reins of its UK&I business to one of its top US executives, following the recent departure of Tim Noble.

Steve Winter (pictured), who previously served as chief operating officer of SAP North America, will occupy the hotseat from the beginning of September following Noble's promotion to a European role.

His previous duties included heading up several key teams, including ecosystems and alliances, and EMEA president Franck Cohen said Winter was "perfectly suited to the role".

"Under his leadership, I am certain that Steve will continue to move the business forward in the UK and Ireland and ensure SAP drives innovation for our customers," said Cohen.

Winter joined SAP six years ago from rival PeopleSoft, where he spent 14 years.