Bystronic Nominates Two Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

Bystronic has nominated Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard as new members of its Board of Directors, with both candidates bringing substantial international industrial leadership experience to the Swiss-based sheet metal processing technology company. The nominations come as Dr. Matthias Auer and Urs Riedener step down from their board positions after many years of service. The election will take place at Bystronic's 2025 Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 2026.

Daniel Bischofberger, currently CEO of Accelleron Industries Ltd, brings extensive leadership experience from the international energy industry. His career includes various leadership roles at ABB Asea Brown Boveri and Sulzer, where he successfully led acquisitions, integration projects, and a stock market listing. As a proven technology and service expert, Bischofberger has expressed particular interest in Bystronic's systems and service business. The Swiss native has worked professionally in the United States, Malaysia, and Switzerland, giving him broad international perspective.

Fabrice Billard, CEO of Burckhardt Compression, successfully led that company's transformation by accelerating growth, improving profitability, and optimizing processes. Prior to his role at Burckhardt, Billard spent twelve years in leadership positions at Sulzer, gaining extensive international experience across various industries and markets. Born in France, he has worked in Switzerland, Singapore, and the Netherlands, providing him with diverse cultural and business insights. Additional information about the current Board members and those nominated for election is available on Bystronic's website.

"With Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard, we gain two strong leaders whose experience in the global industrial environment perfectly match our needs," said Dr. Heinz O. Baumgartner, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "We look forward to their ideas and input. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Auer and Mr. Riedener for their many years of service and their extremely valuable contributions during that time."

The board nominations signal Bystronic's strategic focus on strengthening its governance with leaders who have proven track records in international industrial operations and transformation. Both nominees bring experience in technology-driven industries and global market expansion, which aligns with Bystronic's position as an international leader in sheet metal processing technology and innovation. The company serves customers in more than thirty countries through its own subsidiaries and a network of dealers and agents, making international expertise particularly valuable for board-level decision making.

For the sheet metal processing industry, these board nominations represent Bystronic's commitment to maintaining strong leadership as it navigates global market challenges and opportunities. The company's focus on digital transformation through Bystronic Software and its comprehensive solutions portfolio requires strategic guidance from leaders with experience in technology adoption and international expansion. The timing of these nominations, with elections scheduled for April 2026, allows for a structured transition period that maintains continuity in corporate governance while bringing fresh perspectives to the boardroom.