Software AG announced the appointment of Dr. Matthias Heiden as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dr. Heiden will be taking over from Arnd Zinnhardt, who will step down after 18 years in the role. Dr. Heiden will join Software AG and assume the role of CFO and Member of the Executive Board officially after a transition period is completed.

Dr. Heiden is a highly accomplished finance leader with an extensive background in the software industry and international experience within large global DAX-listed companies. He will join Software AG from SAF-HOLLAND S.A., where he is currently CFO with overall responsibility for a wide range of key functions, including: Finance, Controlling, HR, Investor Relations, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Communications.