The Lenzing Group held its 82nd Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2026, where shareholders granted formal discharge to the Managing Board and Supervisory Board for the 2025 financial year and approved the remuneration for Supervisory Board members for 2026. The meeting reviewed the annual and consolidated financial statements, along with the Corporate Governance Report and Supervisory Board Report for 2025. KPMG Austria GmbH was reappointed as auditor for the 2026 financial year, covering both financial statements and consolidated sustainability reporting.
The key outcome was the re-election of Dr. Astrid Skala-Kuhmann, Mag. Gerhard Schwartz, and Mag. Helmut Bernkopf to the Supervisory Board, each serving until the Annual General Meeting that resolves on discharge for the 2030 financial year. This re-election underscores continuity and stability in the company's governance. Following the meeting, the Supervisory Board held a constitutive session and elected Patrick Lackenbucher as Chairman, with Carlos de Almeida as First Deputy Chairman and Stefan Fida as Second Deputy Chairman.
The Supervisory Board now comprises ten shareholder-elected members: Carlos Aníbal de Almeida Junior, Cornelius Baur, Helmut Bernkopf, Stefan Fida, Markus Furst, Franz Gasselsberger, Leonardo Grimaldi, Patrick Lackenbucher, Gerhard Schwartz, and Astrid Skala-Kuhmann. Additionally, five Works Council delegates serve: Stefan Ertl, Stephan Gruber, Bonita Haag, Helmut Kirchmair, and Michael Bichler.
Lenzing Group, known for its sustainable specialty fibers, reported 2025 revenue of EUR 2.60 billion, nominal fiber capacity of 1,110,000 tonnes, and 7,738 employees. The company's brands include TENCEL™, LENZING™ ECOVERO™, VEOCEL™, and REFIBRA™. Lenzing is committed to a science-based climate action plan aligned with the Paris Agreement, targeting significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
For leaders in business and technology, this governance stability is crucial as Lenzing continues to drive innovation in circular economy solutions and sustainable production. The re-election of experienced board members ensures strategic oversight as the company navigates the transition from linear to circular economic models in the textile industry. The appointment of KPMG for sustainability auditing also highlights the growing importance of verified ESG reporting, a trend that impacts how businesses communicate their environmental impact to stakeholders.
More information about the company's governance and sustainability initiatives can be found on the Lenzing Group website at www.lenzing.com. Photos from the meeting are available for download at Lenzing Media Database.
