FUCHS SE, the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, has announced a planned change to its Supervisory Board as part of its long-term succession strategy. The company has nominated Maike Schuh (52) for election as a shareholder representative at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 5, 2027. Following her election, Schuh is expected to assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee.
Schuh will succeed Ingeborg Neumann, who will step down from the Supervisory Board at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting after twelve years of service. Neumann has led the Audit Committee with foresight and made significant contributions to its work. The Supervisory Board expressed gratitude for her years of trusted and constructive collaboration.
Dr. Christoph Loos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FUCHS SE, commented on the nomination: “Maike Schuh brings deep expertise in finance and taxation, combined with many years of international leadership experience. With this combination, she will create valuable momentum for the Supervisory Board’s strategic development.”
Schuh’s career began as a tax lawyer at KPMG after completing her law degree. She then spent 13 years at Heraeus, where she held various roles including responsibility for international tax matters, corporate projects, and as Head of Finance in the United States. In 2015, she joined Evonik Industries, holding several senior leadership positions in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, and the Performance Materials division. Most recently, she served on the Executive Board with responsibility for the CFO function.
This nomination is significant as it ensures continuity and fresh strategic insight on the Supervisory Board, which oversees the management of FUCHS SE. The company, founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, employs nearly 7,000 people in over 50 countries and is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. The planned transition highlights the company's commitment to long-term governance and strategic development, particularly in financial oversight given Schuh's expertise.
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