Michael Boddenberg, a member of the Hessian State Parliament and the fomer Hessian Minister of Finance, will step down as Chair of the Fraport AG Supervisory Board after six years of service, following the forthcoming Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2026. Prof. Dr. Alexander Lorz, the current Hessian Minister of Finance, is being nominated for election to the Supervisory Board. Should Prof. Dr. Lorz be elected to the Supervisory Board, he will also be put forward as candidate for Chair.

Dr. Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport AG, said: “When Michael Boddenberg assumed the role of Supervisory Board Chair, aviation was in the midst of its biggest crisis in recent history, due to the coronavirus pandemic. With an unwavering belief in the long-term competitiveness of Fraport AG, Michael Boddenberg steered the company through these challenging years. He took important decisions that will shape Fraport’s future, including consistently advancing the Group's international focus, supporting expansion projects both in Frankfurt and beyond Germany, and consolidating our ambitious sustainability strategy.   We sincerely thank Michael Boddenberg for his commitment and dedication to Frankfurt Airport and our company. We wish him all the very best for the future.”

Michael Boddenberg has chaired the Fraport AG Supervisory Board since May 27, 2020. He was one of three board representatives chosen by the State of Hesse. Hesse is the biggest shareholder of Fraport AG, holding a stake of over 31 percent.

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