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A change at the top of the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE

Jon Nudi Becomes Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE

Schiltach, May 2006. Following the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Hansgrohe SE on May 11, 2026, Jon Nudi was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board for a five-year term. He succeeds Klaus F. Jaenecke, who did not stand for re-election due to having reached the statutory age limit. Jonathon J. Nudi is President & CEO of Masco Corporation and has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE since last year. Klaus F. Jaenecke had served on the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE since March 2014 and was elected Chairman in April 2015. Through his many years of experience in corporate strategy, development, and planning, he made a significant contribution to the company’s success.

“I am proud to have supported and accompanied the growth trajectory of Hansgrohe SE over so many years,” said Klaus F. Jaenecke. “Helping to shape the positive transformation of the company—toward greater internationalization, increased sustainability, and the development into a full bathroom solutions provider—has been both an honor and a pleasure for me.”

“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Klaus F. Jaenecke for more than 12 years of dedicated and tireless service on the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe,” said Jon Nudi. “In his role as Chairman, Klaus F. Jaenecke contributed significantly to Hansgrohe’s success not only through his proven expertise, but also through his strong character and leadership. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavors.” Richard Westenberg joins the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE as successor to Klaus F. Jaenecke and was elected Deputy Chairman. Westenberg is Vice President, CFO & Treasurer of Masco Corporation. As Jai Shah, Group President of Masco’s Plumbing and Wellness business, retires, he is also stepping down from the Supervisory Board. Kenneth G. Cole, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Masco Corporation, has been appointed as his successor on the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE.

The remaining members of the Supervisory Board of Hansgrohe SE remain unchanged: Richard Grohe (grandson of company founder Hans Grohe and representative of Verwaltungs- und Beteiligungs-GmbH Syngroh), Hülya Inciroglu (elected employee representative, Hansgrohe SE), and Jürgen Nähr (elected employee representative, Hansgrohe SE).

“On behalf of the entire Executive Board, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Klaus F. Jaenecke for many years of trusting and collaborative partnership. His commitment, clarity, and deep connection to Hansgrohe have had a lasting impact on our company. We would also like to sincerely thank Jai Shah for his support on the Supervisory Board and wish him all the very best in his retirement. At the same time, we are very much looking forward to continuing our work with Jonathon J. Nudi. Jon Nudi is already familiar with Hansgrohe, our culture, and the work of the Supervisory Board, and will continue this path with great experience and reliability,” said Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO of Hansgrohe.

About the Hansgrohe Group – Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901.

The Hansgrohe Group, with its AXOR and hansgrohe brands, is based in the Black Forest town of Schiltach in Southern Germany and is considered one of the leading companies in the bathroom and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 and known for its innovative spirit, excellently designed products, and strong quality, the company develops and manufactures faucets, showerheads, and shower systems that give water both form and function. Combined with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, Hansgrohe offers holistic bathroom solutions from a single source. Unique innovations such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen faucet, and the first shower bar have shaped the company’s 125-year history. More than 15,000 active property rights underscore Hansgrohe’s commitment to innovation. The company stands for long-lasting quality and responsibility toward people and the environment. Sustainability is firmly embedded in its business practices – from resource-efficient manufacturing to technologies that help protect water as a resource and contribute to limiting and adapting to climate change. As part of its “ECO 2030” initiative, the company will equip all water-bearing products exclusively with water-saving technologies by 2030. With 35 subsidiaries, 23 sales offices, and distribution in more than 145 countries, the Hansgrohe Group operates worldwide. Since 1974, its brands and products have received more than 800 design awards. Hansgrohe products can be found in renowned cruise ships, international 5-star and boutique hotels, exclusive spas, luxury private bathrooms, as well as numerous public and private construction projects across the globe. High quality standards are ensured by eight wholly owned production sites – four in Germany and one each in France, Serbia, the United States, and China. In the 2025 fiscal year, the Hansgrohe Group generated revenue of EUR 1.375 billion and employed around 5,600 people worldwide, about 60 percent of them in Germany.

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