WALDENBURG, GERMANY — The Supervisory Board of R. STAHL AG and Dr. Claus Bischoff, Chairman of the Management Board, have mutually agreed to end their cooperation effective May 31, 2026. Dr. Bischoff resigned from his office as a member of the Management Board with immediate effect at his own request and for personal reasons. The board expressed regret over his departure and thanked him for his contributions, particularly for stabilizing the company financially and launching the NEXUS future program.
Dr. Bischoff played a key role in the economic stabilization of R. STAHL and in developing the NEXUS future program, which focuses on future-proof market positioning, portfolio alignment, structural development, and sustainable internationalization. The program will be continued by Management Board member Tobias Popp, who will assume responsibility for the division previously managed by Dr. Bischoff until further notice. The Supervisory Board has initiated steps for further succession planning.
R. STAHL AG is a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic products and systems for explosion protection, serving industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and food and beverage. In 2025, the company generated global sales of approximately EUR 313 million with 1,659 employees. The company's shares are traded on the Regulated Market/Prime Standard of Deutsche Boerse (ISIN DE000A1PHBB5).
The departure of Dr. Bischoff marks a significant leadership change at a time when the company is navigating rapidly changing market conditions. The NEXUS program, which he helped create, aims to ensure the company remains competitive and sustainable in the long term. Tobias Popp will continue to develop the program in coordination with the Supervisory Board.
The Supervisory Board expressed its gratitude for Dr. Bischoff's commitment and wished him well in his future endeavors. For more information about R. STAHL and its products, visit www.r-stahl.com.
This leadership transition could impact the company's strategic direction, particularly the execution of the NEXUS program. Investors and industry observers will watch closely how Tobias Popp and the board steer the company amid evolving industry demands, including the growing focus on hydrogen and explosion safety technologies.
