The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Carsten Spohr as CEO and Remco Steenbergen as CFO for five more years.
Dr. Karl-Ludwig Kley, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said: “I am delighted that the contract extensions for Carsten Spohr and Remco Steenbergen have been concluded. They will be particularly important in securing a successful future for the Lufthansa Group.”
Carsten Spohr has been a member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG since 2011 and its chairman since 2014. His contract has been extended until the end of December 2028.
Dr. Karl-Ludwig Kley: “Carsten Spohr successfully leads Lufthansa as CEO for the past eight years. During this time, he has not only mastered the most difficult crises and challenges but has also been responsible for the three most economically successful years in the Group's history. With his experience, competence and personality, he is the right person to also master the challenges ahead.”
The contract of Chief Financial Officer Remco Steenbergen, who has been a member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG since January 1, 2021, was extended until the end of December 2028.
Dr Karl-Ludwig Kley: “Remco Steenbergen joined Lufthansa during the company's most severe financial crisis, which was combined with tight regulation of the company. As Chief Financial Officer, he played a major role in quickly overcoming this difficult situation. At the same time, he was able to set strong impulses and lay important foundations for a successful realignment of the finance department. He will continue this work with great expertise.”
