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title: "Klaus Buchwald extends COO Executive Board contract at Siltronic AG, Germany; through May 31, 2032"
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Klaus Buchwald extends COO Executive Board contract at Siltronic AG, Germany; through May 31, 2032

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Siltronic: Siltronic AG’s Supervisory Board Approves Early Contract Extension for Klaus Buchwald as COO

July 24, 2026. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Siltronic AG extended COO Klaus Buchwald’s Executive Board contract—which was originally set to expire on May 31, 2027—early by an additional five years, through May 31, 2032. With this early extension, the Supervisory Board underscores the stability of the company’s leadership: Together with CEO Dr. Michael Heckmeier and CFO Claudia Schmitt, this well-coordinated Executive Board team will thus remain in office together for the coming years.

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“Since joining the Executive Board in June 2024, Klaus Buchwald has proven to be a driving force in Siltronic AG’s operations,” emphasizes Dr. Tobias Ohler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siltronic AG, adding: “With his extensive experience and a clear vision for efficient processes, he has strengthened the company’s operational performance in an environment that is challenging for the wafer industry. At the same time, he is driving forward important future initiatives such as the targeted use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. With this early contract extension, we are deliberately focusing on experience and continuity. I look forward to continuing on this path together with Klaus Buchwald and the entire Executive Board team.”

Klaus Buchwald comments: “I view this contract extension as a mandate to consolidate our successes and make Siltronic even more competitive from an operational standpoint. I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for its trust, my Executive Board colleagues Michael Heckmeier and Claudia Schmitt for their excellent collaboration, and the entire Siltronic team for making this progress possible day after day.”

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