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Supervisory Board of Kion Group extends contract of CEO Rob Smith
The Supervisory Board of the Kion Group has extended the contract of CEO Rob Smith by five years. Smith will thus lead the Kion Group until December 31, 2029.
With this decision, the Supervisory Board wishes to emphasize its firm confidence in Smith's strategic vision, operational competence and ability to create sustainable value for shareholders, customers and employees.
"On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I am delighted that we are continuing our trusting collaboration with Rob Smith. I am convinced that we will open the next chapter in Kion's success story under his proven leadership," said Hans Peter Ring, Chairman of the Kion Supervisory Board.
"I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for the trust they have placed in me. I look forward to continuing the Kion Group's path to sustainable and profitable growth," said Rob Smith. "Together with our Executive Board team and our more than 42,000 employees around the world, we want to shape the future of supply chains globally. We will continue to execute on our strategic priorities and capitalize on the opportunities presented by our markets and technological innovations."
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