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Siemens proposes former Nestle CEO Schneider as supervisory board head from 2027

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Posted on December 11, 2024

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Siemens Proposes Mark Schneider for Board Chair by 2027

(Reuters) - Former Nestle and Fresenius SE CEO Mark Schneider could succeed Jim Hagemann Snabe as chairman of the supervisory board of Siemens by 2027 at the latest, Siemens said on Wednesday, proposing Schneider's election.

"If I am fortunate to be re-elected as Chair in February 2025, I plan to manage a transition within the next two years," current chairman Snabe said in a statement.

"I made a commitment to effectively manage my own succession and with Mark, we have an excellent candidate," he added.

Schneider left Nestle in August when he was replaced as CEO after nearly eight years.

Siemens' annual general meeting, at which voting for the supervisory board position will be held, is set for February 13 2025.

Siemens also proposed a dividend of 5.20 euros, up from 4.70 euros in the year prior.

(Reporting by Alexander Huebner with Paul Arnold; Writing by Marleen Kaesebier; Editing by Madeline Chambers)

Key Takeaways

  • Siemens proposes Mark Schneider as future board chairman.
  • Jim Hagemann Snabe plans to manage his succession by 2027.
  • Schneider was Nestle CEO for nearly eight years.
  • Siemens AGM set for February 13, 2025.
  • Proposed Siemens dividend increase to 5.20 euros.

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