Bystronic Nominates Two New Board Members with Global Industrial Experience

Bystronic has nominated Daniel Bischofberger and Fabrice Billard as new members of its Board of Directors, with both candidates bringing substantial international industrial leadership experience that aligns with the company's strategic needs. The nominations come as Dr. Matthias Auer and Urs Riedener step down after years of service, marking a significant transition in the company's governance structure that could influence future strategic decisions.

Daniel Bischofberger, currently CEO of Accelleron Industries Ltd, possesses extensive leadership experience in the international energy industry, having held various roles at ABB Asea Brown Boveri and Sulzer. His background includes successfully leading acquisitions, integration projects, and a stock market listing, making him a proven technology and service expert with particular interest in Bystronic's systems and service business. As a Swiss native who has worked in the US, Malaysia, and Switzerland, Bischofberger brings multinational perspective to the board.

Fabrice Billard, CEO of Burckhardt Compression, successfully led that company's transformation by accelerating growth, improving profitability, and optimizing processes. Prior to his current role, he spent twelve years in leadership positions at Sulzer, gaining extensive international experience across various industries and markets. Born in France, Billard has worked in Switzerland, Singapore, and the Netherlands, providing additional global insight to Bystronic's leadership team.

Dr. Heinz O. Baumgartner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that with Bischofberger and Billard, the company gains two strong leaders whose experience in the global industrial environment perfectly matches Bystronic's needs. The company looks forward to their ideas and input while expressing sincere gratitude to Dr. Auer and Mr. Riedener for their many years of service and valuable contributions. The election will take place at Bystronic's 2025 Annual General Meeting in April 2026, with the date and location to be announced soon.

Additional information about the current Board members and those nominated for election is available on Bystronic's website at https://ir.bystronic.com/en/corporate-governance/board-of-directors. This board transition occurs as Bystronic continues to position itself as an international leader in sheet metal processing technology and innovation, offering advanced flat and tube laser cutting systems, cutting-edge press brakes, and intelligent automation solutions supported by global services. The company's Bystronic Software division is accelerating the digital transformation of the industry, making the timing of these board appointments particularly significant for guiding technological strategy.