Elke Eckstein Appointed to R. STAHL Supervisory Board

R. STAHL AG has a new member on its Supervisory Board. Elke Eckstein was appointed by Stuttgart Local Court as a shareholders’ representative with immediate effect, following a request from the Executive Board. She succeeds Peter Leischner, who departed on 15 September 2026 after many years of dedicated service. The court appointment remains valid until the next Annual General Meeting, where a successor will be elected. This move ensures the Supervisory Board is once again fully staffed and capable of acting in the interim.

Eckstein brings a wealth of experience as a senior executive in industrial companies, particularly in the semiconductor, electronics, and photonics sectors. She has held roles on statutory supervisory boards and comparable international bodies, including JENOPTIK AG, the Danish KK Group A/S, the Norwegian Saferoad SRH Holding AS, the Dutch BE Semiconductor Industries NV, and the Norwegian Norautron Group AS. Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, warmly welcomed her, stating, “She combines international industry experience with a sound understanding of technology and corporate governance and has successfully demonstrated her expertise in more challenging situations and demanding sectors.” He also thanked Peter Leischner for his long-standing commitment and trusting cooperation.

Tobias Popp, Executive Board member, added, “We look forward to working with Elke Eckstein. Her experience will help us drive forward the transformation we have initiated and position R. STAHL for the future.” R. STAHL is a global leader in electrical and electronic products and systems for explosion protection, serving industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and food and beverage. The company generated around EUR 313 million in global sales in 2025 with 1,659 employees. Its shares trade on the Regulated Market/Prime Standard of Deutsche Boerse. For more information, visit www.r-stahl.com.