Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG) is advancing 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 remain Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board for life.
To fill the upcoming 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) is designated as an alternate member.
Dr. Hans Diekmann is a partner at the international business law firm A&O Shearman in Dusseldorf. He is recognized as one of Germany's most renowned experts in corporate and capital markets law, with extensive experience advising public listed companies, financial institutions, and executive and supervisory board members on governance and capital markets matters. Dr. Christian Klaiber serves as managing director of a single-family office, an institute manager at the Friedrichshafen Institute for Family Businesses at Zeppelin University, and a 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 accumulating experience in finance and sustainable corporate development. Philipp Halbach, nominated as an alternate member, is managing partner of the Halbach Group, an internationally active group in medical technology, security printing, and identification solutions.
The proposed members will join current shareholder representatives Tobias Weyer and Guido Meyer, as well as employee representatives Thomas Lehner and Sven-Olaf Schellenberg. Together, they combine extensive industry and business experience with proven expertise in financial and capital market matters, corporate governance, and independent oversight and strategic guidance. The proposed composition uniquely merges industry knowledge, financial expertise, an entrepreneurial perspective, and independent oversight, creating a foundation for Elmos' long-term and successful development.
Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE, expressed gratitude: "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. On behalf of the Management Board, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of them for their outstanding dedication and their invaluable contribution to the sustainable and successful development of Elmos. Their advice, experience, and commitment to the company have been and continue to be of tremendous value."
This transition is significant for stakeholders as it ensures continuity in governance while bringing fresh expertise. Dr. Diekmann's deep knowledge of corporate and capital markets law will strengthen oversight, while Dr. Klaiber's automotive and finance background aligns with Elmos' focus on automotive semiconductor solutions. The move underscores Elmos' commitment to robust governance as it navigates megatrends like autonomous driving, electromobility, and software-defined vehicles. For investors, the orderly succession reduces uncertainty and positions the company for sustained growth.
The notice convening the extraordinary General Meeting on August 18, 2026, will be published in a timely manner, with all relevant information made available on the Elmos Semiconductor SE website.
