Stabilus Proposes Dr. Frank Heinricht as New Supervisory Board Chair

Stabilus SE, a global leader in motion control solutions with headquarters in Koblenz, Germany, has announced a significant leadership transition in its supervisory board structure. The company's supervisory board has resolved to propose Dr. Frank Heinricht for election at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026. This strategic move comes as Dr. Stephan Kessel, the current chair who has served three successful terms, plans to step down following the meeting. The selection process was conducted through a structured review by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee led by Dr. Ralf-Michael Fuchs, who emphasized the careful consideration given to this succession planning. If elected, Dr. Heinricht is expected to not only join the board but also succeed Dr. Kessel as Chair of the Supervisory Board, marking a pivotal moment in the company's governance.

Dr. Frank Heinricht brings an impressive thirty-year career spanning multiple high-technology industries, including extensive experience in metals, specialty glass, and electrical sectors. His most notable role was as Chair of the Board of Management at Schott AG from 2013 to 2024, where he spearheaded the successful initial public offering of Schott Pharma AG in 2023. Prior to this, he spent a decade at Heraeus Holding GmbH, serving six years as Chair of the Management Board at one of Germany's premier family-owned technology companies. His career foundation includes leadership positions at ATMEL Germany GmbH and Temic Telefunken microelectronic, complemented by his physics doctorate from the Technical University of Berlin. Beyond his executive roles, Dr. Heinricht has substantial governance experience as Deputy Chair of the Advisory Board of the Wurth Group for approximately fifteen years, plus board memberships at Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG and B. Braun SE.

The transition reflects Stabilus's continued growth trajectory under Dr. Kessel's leadership, during which the company expanded both organically and through strategic acquisitions like Destaco to become a leading industrial supplier of motion control solutions. Dr. Kessel expressed satisfaction with the company's development and confidence in Dr. Heinricht's ability to contribute extensive management expertise and innovation leadership. With over 8,000 employees worldwide and €1.3 billion in fiscal year 2024 revenue, Stabilus serves diverse industries including mobility, industrial machinery, automation, energy, construction, health, leisure, and furniture. The company maintains a global production and distribution network and is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as part of the SDAX index. Investors and stakeholders can find additional information through the company's investor relations portal at ir.stabilus.com and corporate website at group.stabilus.com, while the original announcement was distributed through NEWMEDIAWIRE.