Elmos Semiconductor SE Announces Generational Transition on Supervisory Board
July 2nd, 2026 9:08 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Elmos Semiconductor SE is completing a generational transition on its Supervisory Board, with founders Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer stepping down at the end of 2026, and Dr. Hans Diekmann and Dr. Christian Klaiber set to be elected at an extraordinary general meeting on August 18, 2026.

Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG) is completing 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 ensure continuity, 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, a partner at the international business law firm A&O Shearman in Dusseldorf, is one of Germany's most renowned experts in corporate and capital markets law. Dr. Christian Klaiber is the 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. Philipp Halbach, nominated as an alternate member, is managing partner of the Halbach Group, an internationally active group operating in medical technology, security printing, and identification solutions.
Together with current shareholder representatives Tobias Weyer and Guido Meyer, and employee representatives Thomas Lehner and Sven-Olaf Schellenberg, the proposed members combine extensive industry and business experience with proven expertise in financial and capital markets, corporate governance, and independent oversight. This composition uniquely blends industry knowledge, financial expertise, entrepreneurial perspective, and independent oversight, creating an excellent foundation for Elmos' long-term development. Dr. Arne Schneider, CEO of Elmos Semiconductor SE, expressed gratitude to the founders, stating, '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.'
The notice convening the extraordinary General Meeting on August 18, 2026, will be published in a timely manner, with all relevant information made available to shareholders on the Elmos Semiconductor SE website. This transition marks a significant milestone for Elmos, which has been developing intelligent microchip solutions for over 40 years, primarily for the automotive industry. As a fabless company specializing in analog mixed-signal ICs, Elmos contributes to safer, more comfortable, and efficient mobility. Its innovative products enable driver assistance systems, intelligent sensors, efficient motors, and new LED lighting concepts. The company is powering global megatrends such as autonomous driving, electromobility, and software-defined vehicles.
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by Elmos management. Although the underlying expectations are considered realistic, actual events may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties such as changes in economic conditions, exchange rates, interest rates, competition, and business strategy. Elmos assumes no obligation to update these statements.
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