Change on the Executive Board – Interim Assumption of CFO Duties

The Supervisory Board of Ströer Management SE decided to entrust Mr. Christoph Vilanek, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, with the duties of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on an interim basis.

The background to this is that the previous CFO – Mr. Henning Gieseke – was relieved of his duties effective the end of April and will formally step down from the company’s Executive Board as of June 4, 2026. The search for a suitable successor for the Chief Financial Officer has been initiated and is proceeding without time pressure.

By having Mr. Vilanek assume the CFO duties on an interim basis, the Supervisory Board is utilizing a provision under stock corporation law to ensure the continuity and stability of the company’s financial and management functions. Mr. Vilanek has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Ströer SE & Co. KGaA since 2013 and served as its Chairman for many years. In addition, he has extensive experience in managing publicly traded companies.

Mr. Vilanek will assume the responsibilities and reporting lines of the CFO effective immediately. In doing so, he will work closely with the existing, experienced management and finance team.

At the same time, the Executive Board, together with the Supervisory Board, will continue the ongoing search for a permanent solution for the finance and operations position on the Executive Board. Once a suitable candidate has been successfully appointed and a structured onboarding process completed, Mr. Vilanek is expected to return to his role as a member of the Supervisory Board.

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