Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG) is moving forward with the generational transition on its Supervisory Board, as announced in February 2026. The company's founders, Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer (86) and Dr. Klaus Weyer (77), will step down from their positions effective December 31, 2026. Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer will retain the title of Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board for life.
To fill the vacancies, the Supervisory Board will be complemented at an extraordinary General Meeting on August 18, 2026, with the addition of Dr. Hans Diekmann (65) and Dr. Christian Klaiber (50). Their appointments are intended to become effective on January 1, 2027. Philipp Halbach (50) has been designated as an alternate member.
Dr. Hans Diekmann is a partner at the international business law firm A&O Shearman in Dusseldorf, recognized as one of Germany's most renowned experts in corporate and capital markets law. He has advised public listed companies, financial institutions, and executive and supervisory board members on governance and capital markets matters for many years.
Dr. Christian Klaiber serves as managing director of a single-family office, institute manager at the Friedrichshafen Institute for Family Businesses at Zeppelin University, and lecturer in business administration at the Technical University of Munich. His career began at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, where he spent nearly 15 years in various leadership roles in the automotive industry. He also has extensive experience in finance and sustainable corporate development.
Philipp Halbach, nominated as alternate member, is managing partner of the Halbach Group, an internationally active group operating in medical technology, security printing, and identification solutions.
Together with current shareholder representatives Tobias Weyer and Guido Meyer, as well as employee representatives Thomas Lehner and Sven-Olaf Schellenberg, the proposed members combine extensive industry and business experience with proven expertise in financial and capital markets, corporate governance, and independent oversight. The composition uniquely blends industry knowledge, financial expertise, entrepreneurial perspective, and independent oversight, providing an excellent foundation for Elmos' long-term success.
Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE, expressed gratitude: "Our company founders are two exceptional individuals who have shaped our company's development over more than four decades with dedication, foresight, and entrepreneurial responsibility. Their advice, experience, and commitment have been invaluable."
The notice convening the extraordinary General Meeting on August 18, 2026, will be published in a timely manner. All relevant information, nomination proposals, and documents will be made available on the Elmos Semiconductor SE website.
