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Koenig & Bauer AG Appoints Dr. Stephen Kimmich as the Next CEO

Newly appointed CEO Dr. Stephen Kimmich has been with Koenig & Bauer since 2020 and has taken on increasing responsibility for the company during this time. His 25 years of global industrial experience in mechanical engineering and the automotive industry have given him not only a deep understanding of international business processes, but also the ability to lead and transform companies in a dynamic environment. At Koenig & Bauer, he initially served as CFO, responsible for finance, capital market communications, IT, and strategic M&A. In December 2023, he was appointed Deputy CEO and, in April 2024, additionally assumed responsibility for the business segment Special as a Member of the Executive Board. Now, the next step is taking place with his appointment as successor to Dr. Andreas Pleßke as Chairman of the Executive Board at the Annual General Meeting in June 2025. The term is for five years.

The Supervisory Board of Koenig & Bauer AG has appointed Dr. Alexander Blum as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds the current CFO, Dr. Stephen Kimmich. Over the past 20 years, he has successfully served as CFO in various companies in the IT sector, logistics, and mechanical engineering, among others. He brings experience from a broad range of family businesses, private equity-led companies, and publicly-traded companies.

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