R. STAHL AG Management Board Chairman Dr. Claus Bischoff Resigns

The Supervisory Board of R. STAHL AG and Dr. Claus Bischoff, Chairman of the Management Board, have mutually agreed to end their cooperation as of 31 May 2026. Dr. Claus Bischoff has resigned from his office as a member of the Management Board with immediate effect at his own request and for personal reasons. Management Board member Tobias Popp will assume responsibility for the division previously managed by Dr. Bischoff until further notice. The Supervisory Board has already initiated steps for further succession planning.

The Supervisory Board thanked Dr. Bischoff for his great commitment to R. STAHL AG, in particular for the economic stabilisation of the company that has been initiated and for the development and launch of the NEXUS future programme for corporate development. With this programme, Dr. Bischoff created a basis for future-proof market positioning, portfolio alignment, structural development and sustainable internationalisation of the company. The NEXUS future programme will be continued by Management Board member Tobias Popp in continuous coordination with the Supervisory Board and further developed in view of rapidly changing framework conditions.

The Supervisory Board expressed regret over the departure of Dr. Bischoff and wished him all the best for the future. R. STAHL AG is one of the world's leading suppliers of electrical and electronic products and systems for explosion protection. These products and systems prevent explosions in hazardous areas and contribute to the safety of people, machines, and the environment. The portfolio covers segments including Electrical, Automation, and Lighting, supplemented by the cross-divisional function Customer Solutions. Typical customers are the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, the oil & gas industry, including LNG applications, as well as the food and beverage industry. Most of R. STAHL's products are also approved for use with hydrogen. In 2025, global sales amounting to around EUR 313 million were generated by 1,659 employees.

This leadership change comes at a critical time for the company as it continues to execute its NEXUS future programme aimed at future-proof market positioning and sustainable internationalisation. The rapid succession planning and the appointment of Tobias Popp to lead the division previously managed by Dr. Bischoff signal the board's commitment to maintaining strategic momentum. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.r-stahl.com.