FUCHS SE has announced the nomination of Maike Schuh (52) for election to the Supervisory Board as a shareholder representative. The election is scheduled to take place at the Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2027. Following her election, Schuh is expected to assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee.
Schuh has been nominated to succeed Ingeborg Neumann, who will step down from the Supervisory Board at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting after twelve years of service. Neumann has led the Audit Committee with foresight and made significant contributions to its work. The Supervisory Board expressed gratitude for her many years of trusted and constructive collaboration.
Dr. Christoph Loos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FUCHS SE, stated, "Maike Schuh brings deep expertise in finance and taxation, combined with many years of international leadership experience. With this combination, she will create valuable momentum for the Supervisory Board's strategic development."
After completing her law degree, Schuh began her career as a tax lawyer at KPMG. She subsequently spent 13 years at Heraeus in various roles, including responsibility for international tax matters, corporate projects, and as Head of Finance in the United States. In 2015, she joined Evonik Industries, where she held several senior leadership positions in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, and the Performance Materials division. Most recently, she served on the Executive Board with responsibility for the CFO function.
This succession planning underscores FUCHS SE's commitment to ensuring strong governance and strategic oversight. The company, founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, is now the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. With nearly 7,000 employees in over 50 countries, FUCHS aims to keep the world moving sustainably and efficiently.
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