FUCHS SE has announced plans to nominate Maike Schuh (52) for election to its Supervisory Board as a shareholder representative at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 5, 2027. Following her election, Schuh is expected to assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee, succeeding Ingeborg Neumann, who will step down after twelve years of service.
Neumann has led the Audit Committee with foresight and made significant contributions during her tenure. The Supervisory Board expressed gratitude for her years of trusted and constructive collaboration. Dr. Christoph Loos, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FUCHS SE, highlighted Schuh's deep expertise in finance and taxation, combined with extensive international leadership experience, which he believes will create valuable momentum for the board's strategic development.
Schuh began her career as a tax lawyer at KPMG after completing her law degree. She spent 13 years at Heraeus in various roles, including responsibility for international tax matters, corporate projects, and as Head of Finance in the United States. In 2015, she joined Evonik Industries, where she held several senior leadership positions in Accounting, Finance, Strategy, and the Performance Materials division, ultimately serving on the Executive Board as CFO.
The nomination is part of FUCHS SE's long-term succession planning, ensuring continuity and strategic oversight. The company, founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, employing nearly 7,000 people in over 50 countries. Additional information, including image and video material, is available at https://www.fuchs.com/gb-en/photo-gallery/.
