Michael Reitermann takes over the operational leadership of the Ascom Group as Delegate of the Board of Directors and interim CEO

Group 1 - Michael Reitermann has been appointed as Delegate of the Board of Directors and interim CEO of Ascom Holding AG, taking over from Nicolas Vanden Abeele, who is leaving after nearly four years [1][3][5] - The Board of Directors aims to accelerate the execution of its current strategy and exploit growth potential, particularly in the USA and Canada [3] - An internal and external search for a new CEO has been initiated while Reitermann serves as interim CEO [3] Group 2 - Laurent Dubois has been nominated as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, to be elected at the Annual General Meeting in 2026, following the retirement of Dr. Valentin Chapero Rueda [2][6] - Dubois has over 30 years of leadership experience in various sectors, including industry, consulting, B2B technology, and healthcare [7] - The Board of Directors will reduce its size from six to five members effective from the Annual General Meeting in 2026 [8]