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SGL Group downsizes Board of Management Group

05 Nov '16

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SGL Group, Germany's leading carbon company, is set to reduce the Board of Management from three to two members, as part of the company's strategic realignment. The supervisory board of SGL Carbon SE and Board of Management member, Dr. Gerd Wingefeld, have mutually agreed not to renew Wingefeld's contract expiring at the end of September 2017.

Gerd Wingefeld has been a member of the Board of Management since 2008, responsible, among others, for technology and innovation. In his function as chief executive officer, Dr. Jürgen Köhler will take over this responsibility from Gerd Wingefeld.

Susanne Klatten, chair of the supervisory board said, “The decision to downsize the Board of Management is a result of SGL Group's strategic realignment. Dr. Gerd Wingefeld, a passionate chemist, has devoted his knowhow and energy since 2002 for the benefit of the Company. For his dedication and the agreement taken now he deserves our gratitude and respect. Numerous innovations during his tenure can be directly associated with Gerd Wingefeld. Most recently, he has launched four future growth areas as the strategic framework for medium and long term innovation and product development.”

SGL Group, The Carbon Company, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. Its comprehensive portfolio ranges from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibres and composites. (GK)

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