FUCHS SE Nominates Maike Schuh for Supervisory Board in 2027

MANNHEIM, GERMANY - In a strategic move for long-term succession planning, the Supervisory Board of FUCHS SE has nominated Maike Schuh for election as a shareholder representative at the Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2027. Schuh, 52, is expected to succeed Ingeborg Neumann, who will step down after twelve years of service, having led the Audit Committee with foresight. The Supervisory Board expressed gratitude for Neumann's trusted collaboration. Dr. Christoph Loos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, highlighted Schuh's deep expertise in finance and taxation, combined with international leadership experience, which will create valuable momentum for the board's strategic development.

Maike Schuh brings a robust background: after a law degree, she started as a tax lawyer at KPMG, spent 13 years at Heraeus in roles including Head of Finance in the US, and later held senior leadership positions at Evonik Industries in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, and Performance Materials, culminating in a CFO role on the Executive Board. Her election would fill a critical oversight position, as she is expected to chair the Audit Committee. This transition underscores FUCHS SE's commitment to governance excellence, leveraging Schuh's extensive experience in finance and international operations. The company, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, serving nearly every industry with sustainability and efficiency in mind, as detailed in the original release on NEWMEDIAWIRE.

FUCHS SE, founded in 1931, employs nearly 7,000 people across over 50 countries. The upcoming change reflects careful planning to maintain strong oversight. Schuh's nomination is a key step in ensuring the Supervisory Board's strategic direction continues to benefit from top-tier financial and leadership acumen. For more information, visit the FUCHS photo gallery at https://www.fuchs.com/gb-en/photo-gallery/.