History of Bill McDermott in Timeline

William (Bill) R. McDermott is an American businessman, currently serving as the CEO of ServiceNow. He previously held the position of CEO at SAP SE, during which time the company's market value significantly increased. McDermott is also an author, having co-written the memoir "Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office," which garnered a business book award. He transitioned to ServiceNow as CEO in November 2019, continuing his career in executive leadership within the technology sector.

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August 18, 1961: Bill McDermott's Birth

On August 18, 1961, William R. McDermott was born. He is an American businessman and CEO of ServiceNow.

2000: President of Gartner

In 2000, McDermott became the president of Gartner.

2001: Executive VP at Siebel Systems

In 2001, he became the executive vice president of worldwide sales and operations at Siebel Systems.

2002: CEO of SAP America

In 2002, McDermott was appointed by SAP as the CEO of SAP America.

2002: Executive VP at Siebel Systems

In 2002, he was the executive vice president of worldwide sales and operations at Siebel Systems.

2008: Designated to the SAP Executive Board

In 2008, McDermott was designated to the SAP Executive Board.

February 2010: Co-CEO of SAP AG

In February 2010, McDermott became the co-CEO of SAP AG.

May 21, 2014: CEO of SAP SE

On May 21, 2014, McDermott became the first American to become the CEO of SAP SE.

July 2015: Accident Resulting in Loss of Eye

In July 2015, McDermott slipped and fell down the stairs while carrying a glass of water, which shattered and resulted in the loss of his left eye. He returned to SAP headquarters in October of that same year, with one eye.

2016: Highest Paid Executive

In 2016, McDermott became the best-paid executive leading the companies that form the German stock index DAX, earning a direct remuneration of €11.6 million.

2016: "Manager of the Year" Award

In 2016, McDermott was named "Manager of the Year" by the German Business Daily Handelsblatt.

2018: SAP Market Capitalization

SAP's market capitalization increased from $39 billion to $144 billion between 2010 and 2018.

October 10, 2019: McDermott Leaves SAP SE

On October 10, 2019, McDermott decided to leave SAP SE.

October 2019: Appointment as CEO of ServiceNow

At the end of October 2019, after McDermott stepped down from SAP, ServiceNow announced his appointment as CEO. He succeeded John Donahoe.

November 2019: McDermott became CEO of ServiceNow

In November 2019, McDermott began his role as CEO of ServiceNow.

2019: Left Under Armour Board

Until 2019, McDermott was on the boards of Under Armour.

2021: 3rd Highest Paid CEO

In 2021, McDermott was the 3rd highest paid CEO of all S&P 500 CEOs, receiving over $162 million in equity and $3.5 million in cash and other forms of compensation from ServiceNow.

2022: Comments on the Metaverse

In 2022, McDermott stated that he believes "that there's a real place in the world for the metaverse," and that ServiceNow could help someone "create an e-mall in the metaverse".