MANNHEIM, GERMANY - FUCHS SE has announced the nomination of Maike Schuh (52) for election to its Supervisory Board as a shareholder representative, as part of its long-term succession planning. The election is scheduled for 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 will succeed Ingeborg Neumann, who will step down from the Supervisory Board as planned 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 years of trusted and constructive collaboration.
“Maike Schuh brings deep expertise in finance and taxation, combined with many years of international leadership experience,” said Dr. Christoph Loos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FUCHS SE. “With this combination, she will create valuable momentum for the Supervisory Board’s strategic development.”
Schuh's career began after completing her law degree as a tax lawyer at KPMG. She then 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 nomination highlights FUCHS SE's commitment to ensuring strong governance and strategic oversight. The company, founded in 1931 in Mannheim, is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, serving nearly every industry and application. With nearly 7,000 employees in over 50 countries, FUCHS aims to keep the world moving sustainably and efficiently. The addition of Schuh's financial and international expertise is expected to further strengthen the Supervisory Board's ability to guide the company through future challenges and opportunities.
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