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FAQ: Dr. Christian Schlogel's Nomination to SKAN Group AG Board of Directors
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SKAN Group AG's nomination of Dr. Christian Schlogel leverages his AI and digital transformation expertise to drive future sales and margin growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
SKAN Group AG proposes electing Dr. Christian Schlogel, a digital transformation expert, at the May 7, 2026 AGM to support software integration and strategic growth initiatives.
SKAN's digital transformation and new board expertise aim to enhance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, potentially improving drug safety and accessibility for patients worldwide.
Dr. Christian Schlogel brings 30 years of tech leadership from SAP, KUKA, and Korber to SKAN's board, replacing Patrick Schar after 16 years.
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The Board of Directors of SKAN Group AG proposes Dr. Christian Schlogel as a new member for election at the Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2026, while Patrick Schar will not stand for re-election after 16 years on the board.
Dr. Christian Schlogel is a German citizen born in 1964 with 30 years of leadership experience in global technology, software, and industrial companies. He previously served as Group Chief Digital Officer at Korber AG (2018-2025) and Group Chief Technology & Digital Officer at KUKA AG (2014-2018), holds a computer science degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, a doctorate in business administration from University of Passau, and started his career at SAP AG.
According to Beat Lüthi, Chairman of the Board, Dr. Schlogel's expertise in software, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence can significantly support SKAN's initiatives to expand software and digital integration services and drive digital transformation, which are core elements of the strategy for future sales and margin growth.
The election will occur at the Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2026. SKAN's financial calendar shows annual results will be published on March 24, 2026, prior to the meeting.
Patrick Schar has decided not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors for professional reasons after serving for 16 years, during which he made significant contributions to SKAN Group's development with his financial expertise.
SKAN is a pioneer in aseptic and aseptic-toxic manufacturing processes for the (bio)pharmaceutical industry, serving as market and technology leader for high-quality isolator systems for filling drugs according to strict sterility standards. The company also offers process support, services, and consumables, employs close to 1700 people worldwide, and was founded in 1968.
The nomination supports SKAN's expansion into software and digital integration services, including last year's acquisition of a majority stake in Metronik, and the digital transformation of the company and its services, which are core to the strategy for future sales and margin growth.
For more information, contact Thomas Balmer (ir@skan.com, +41 79 703 87 28) or Alexandre Muller (ir@skan.com, +41 79 635 64 13) from SKAN's investor relations team.
Curated from NewMediaWire
