Lenzing Group held its 82nd Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved several important resolutions related to governance, financial oversight, and board appointments for the upcoming year.
During the meeting, formal discharge was granted to both the Managing Board and Supervisory Board for their performance in the 2025 financial year. Shareholders also approved the remuneration framework for Supervisory Board members for 2026. The session included presentations of the company’s annual and consolidated financial statements, along with the Corporate Governance Report and Supervisory Board Report for 2025.
KPMG Austria GmbH was appointed as the auditor for the annual and consolidated financial statements, as well as for sustainability reporting for the 2026 financial year.
Supervisory Board Re-elections
The Annual General Meeting confirmed the re-election of Dr. Astrid Skala-Kuhmann, Mag. Gerhard Schwartz, and Mag. Helmut Bernkopf to the Supervisory Board. Their terms will continue until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting addressing the 2030 financial year, reinforcing continuity and stability within the company’s governance structure.
The Supervisory Board continues to consist of ten shareholder-elected members, alongside additional representatives delegated by the Works Council, ensuring balanced oversight and representation.
Leadership Appointments
Following the AGM, the Supervisory Board held its constitutive meeting, where Patrick Lackenbucher was re-elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Carlos Aníbal de Almeida Junior was appointed as First Deputy Chairman, while Stefan Fida was named Second Deputy Chairman.
These decisions reflect Lenzing Group’s continued focus on strong governance, leadership continuity, and strategic stability as it advances its global operations.

