KION GROUP AG is set to elect three new members to its Supervisory Board during the Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026. This transition comes as current board members Dr. Alexander Dibelius, Kui Jiang, and Dr. Shaojun Sun prepare to step down. The nominees for the positions include seasoned executives Dr. Ralf Krieger, Decheng Wang, and Zhao Jin, who are expected to bring valuable experience and ensure continuity in the company’s leadership.
Original from KIONgroup.com: Three new members of KION GROUP AG’s Supervisory Board to be elected at Annual General Meeting in May 2026
Three new members of KION GROUP AG’s Supervisory Board to be elected at Annual General Meeting in May 2026
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