Klaus Besier

Klaus Besier has over 35 years of experience leading organizations in the enterprise software space. Most recently as Chairman and CEO of RES Software, he helped diversify the global footprint and significantly grow revenues. Earlier in his career, Mr. Besier was President and CEO of SAP America, where he built and led the company's strategic direction to increase revenues from $50 million to $1 billion in less than five years. Subsequently, Mr. Besier also served as President and CEO of Firepond, which he took public in one of the most successful IPOs of 2000, as well as held the role of President and CEO of Neoware, where he drove topline growth that led to a $300 million acquisition by HP.