WENDEL: Wendel Appoints Harper Mates as CEO of Wendel North America

Leadership Transition - Wendel has appointed Harper Mates as the new CEO of Wendel North America, succeeding Adam Reinmann who retires after 13 years [2][3] - Adam Reinmann will continue as a Senior Advisor during the transition period, and Wendel expresses gratitude for his leadership and contributions [3] Strategic Focus - The leadership change reflects Wendel's evolving strategy in North America, emphasizing value creation within its existing U.S. portfolio and the development of a fully resourced alternative asset management platform [3] Harper Mates' Qualifications - Harper Mates brings extensive investment experience, familiarity with the portfolio, strong relationships with management teams, and a deep understanding of Wendel's culture [4] - She has served on Wendel's Investment Committee and as an employee representative to the Supervisory Board, and is Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Crisis Prevention Institute and ACAMS [4] Background of Harper Mates - Prior to joining Wendel in 2015, Harper worked at MidOcean Partners, Citigroup Private Equity, and JPMorgan Chase, holding an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from The University of Wisconsin-Madison [5] Company Overview - Wendel is a leading listed investment firm in Europe, focusing on principal investments in companies that are leaders in their fields, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, and IHS Towers [7] - In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets, completing acquisitions of stakes in IK Partners and Monroe Capital, and announcing the acquisition of Committed Advisors [7] - As of December 31, 2025, Wendel Investment Managers manages approximately 47 billion euros on behalf of third-party investors and about 5.5 billion euros in its Principal Investments activity [7]