Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG) is moving forward with its generational transition on the 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 remain Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board for life.
To fill the upcoming vacancies, an extraordinary General Meeting will be held on August 18, 2026, to elect Dr. Hans Diekmann (65) and Dr. Christian Klaiber (50) to the Supervisory Board, with their appointments intended to take effect 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 and is recognized as one of Germany's leading experts in corporate and capital markets law. He has advised public listed companies, financial institutions, and 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. He began his career at ZF Friedrichshafen AG and spent nearly 15 years in various leadership roles in the automotive industry, also possessing extensive experience in finance and sustainable corporate development.
Philipp Halbach, the nominated alternate member, is managing partner of the Halbach Group, an internationally active group operating in medical technology, security printing, and identification solutions.
The proposed Supervisory Board composition, together with current shareholder representatives Tobias Weyer and Guido Meyer, as well as employee representatives Thomas Lehner and Sven-Olaf Schellenberg, combines extensive industry and business experience with proven expertise in financial and capital markets, corporate governance, and independent oversight. The board aims to provide an excellent foundation for Elmos' long-term and successful development.
Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE, expressed gratitude on behalf of the Management Board: "Our company founders, Prof. Dr. Günter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer, are two exceptional individuals who have played a decisive role in shaping the development of our company over more than four decades with great dedication, foresight, and entrepreneurial responsibility. Their advice, experience, and commitment to the company have been and continue to be of tremendous value."
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 to shareholders on the Elmos Semiconductor SE website.
This transition is significant as it marks the end of an era for Elmos, which has been developing intelligent microchip solutions for over 40 years, primarily for the automotive industry. The new board members bring fresh perspectives and expertise in corporate governance, finance, and sustainable development, which are critical as Elmos continues to power global megatrends such as autonomous driving, electromobility, and software-defined vehicles. The generational change ensures continuity and oversight for the company's future growth.
For more details, shareholders can refer to the original press release at NewMediaWire.
