Florian Schuhbauer Returns to PNE AG Supervisory Board Amid Strategic Growth Phase

The District Court of Tostedt has appointed Florian Schuhbauer, co-founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Active Ownership Capital, as a member of the Supervisory Board of PNE AG until the next Annual General Meeting. Schuhbauer succeeds Marc van’t Noordende, who stepped down from the Supervisory Board effective July 29, 2025. This appointment marks Schuhbauer's return to PNE AG's oversight body, having previously served from the 2017 Annual General Meeting until the 2022 Annual General Meeting, giving him substantial familiarity with the company's operations and strategic direction.

Dirk Simons, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PNE AG, emphasized the timing and significance of this appointment, stating that Schuhbauer's return comes when important decisions are being made for the company's future development. Simons noted that Schuhbauer's extensive capital market experience and deep understanding of the renewable energy sector perfectly complement the Supervisory Board and will support PNE AG in further strengthening its strategic positioning. The company is creating conditions for the best possible long-term direction in collaboration with shareholders, the Board of Management, and employees.

Florian Schuhbauer brings many years of experience in international financial markets along with extensive sector and transformation expertise to his role. In his statement, Schuhbauer highlighted that Active Ownership Capital has been involved with PNE AG for many years as a committed shareholder and continues to regard renewable energy expansion as an attractive and forward-looking area where PNE AG plays an important role. He expressed confidence that PNE AG already commands an excellent position from which to continue its growth trajectory over coming years and looks forward to actively accompanying the company on this path while creating structural conditions for the next development phase.

The PNE Group operates internationally and is listed on both the SDAX and TecDAX indices. With over 30 years of experience, the company has established itself as one of the most experienced project developers in onshore and offshore wind farms. The company's portfolio covers all project planning phases from site investigation and approval procedures through financing, construction, operation, and repowering. As a Clean Energy Solutions Provider, the PNE Group offers services for the entire lifecycle of wind farms and photovoltaic power plants, along with battery storage solutions for more efficient renewable energy use. The company also serves as a partner for industry solutions involving Power-to-X technologies for refining electricity. For more information about the company's operations and market position, visit https://www.pnegroup.com.