K+S Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Extends Terms of Supervisory Board Members

K+S Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Extends Terms of Supervisory Board Members

(IN BRIEF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Harald Schwager as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, succeeding Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer. Dr. Schwager and Dr. Tilman Krauch were also elected as new Supervisory Board members. The company has extended the terms of Deputy Chairman Thomas Kölbl and Dr. Rainer van Roessel until the 2029 AGM. Dr. Kreimeyer, the outgoing Chairman, was thanked for his service, and Dr. Burkhard Lohr, the outgoing CEO, will step down in June 2025, handing over to CFO Dr. Christian H. Meyer.

(PRESS RELEASE) KASSEL, 15-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — K+S Aktiengesellschaft has announced the appointment of Dr. Harald Schwager as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, following the company’s Annual General Meeting. Dr. Schwager will succeed Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, who was unavailable for another term. During the meeting, Dr. Schwager, 65, and Dr. Tilman Krauch, 63, were both elected as new members of the Supervisory Board.

Dr. Schwager brings extensive experience from his roles as a member and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of two global chemical companies. He is also involved in various supervisory roles, including serving as a member of the German Federal Science and Humanities Council. Dr. Krauch, who has many years of experience on the Board of Directors of a leading global technology company, will also contribute his expertise.

In addition, the K+S Annual General Meeting saw the early extension of the terms for two members of the Supervisory Board. Thomas Kölbl’s term as Deputy Chairman was extended until the 2029 Annual General Meeting to ensure stability and continuity amidst changes in both the Supervisory Board and the Board of Executive Directors. Similarly, Dr. Rainer van Roessel’s term was renewed by the shareholders, also until the 2029 AGM.

Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, who stepped down as Chairman, was thanked for his dedicated service. He had been a member of the Supervisory Board for ten years, including eight years as Chairman. His contributions were acknowledged by Dr. Burkhard Lohr, the outgoing CEO, who expressed gratitude for Kreimeyer’s guidance and valuable advisory role.

Dr. Lohr will step down as CEO in June 2025, with Dr. Christian H. Meyer, the current CFO, set to take over. In recognition of Dr. Lohr’s long-standing commitment, the Supervisory Board has appointed him as Honorary Chairman following his 13 years of service on the Board of Executive Directors and his leadership role at K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH.

About K+S

We make an important contribution to society: We enable farmers securing the world’s food supply. Our products keep numerous industries running. We enrich consumers’ daily lives and ensure safety in winter. With around 11,000 employees, production sites on two continents, and a global distribution network, we are a reliable partner for our customers. At the same time, we are realigning ourselves: We are focusing even more strongly than before on fertilizers and specialties. We are becoming leaner, more cost-efficient, more digital, and more performance-oriented. On a solid financial basis, we are tapping into new markets and business models. We are committed to our responsibility towards society and the environment in all regions in which we operate.

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SOURCE: K+S Aktiengesellschaft