SAF-HOLLAND SE: Supervisory Board decides to extend CEO Alexander Geis' contract early until 2031
Bessenbach, August 20, 2025. The Supervisory Board of SAF-HOLLAND SE, one of the world's leading suppliers of trailer and truck components, has extended the contract of Chairman of the Management Board Alexander Geis, which was originally due to expire at the end of June 2026, by five years until the end of June 2031.
Since Alexander Geis took office in March 2019, SAF-HOLLAND has continuously expanded its market position in the most important trailer and truck markets, significantly increased profitability, and launched important strategic initiatives. The contract extension now agreed ensures that the Company will continue to work consistently on implementing its drive2030 corporate strategy in the coming years and set the course for sustainable success.
"Alexander Geis has led SAF-HOLLAND in recent years with foresight, clear strategic focus, and operational excellence," commented Supervisory Board Chairman Dr. Martin Kleinschmitt, adding: "Under his leadership, the Company has been able to develop profitably while tapping into new markets. We look forward to continuing on this successful path together and implementing the ambitious long-term goals for 2030."
"I am delighted to be able to continue shaping the future of SAF-HOLLAND together with my fellow Management Board member Frank Lorenz-Dietz, the Executive Committee, and our colleagues worldwide," said Alexander Geis. "We will position the Company even more strongly as a system supplier in the future and consistently pursue the growth opportunities arising from the megatrends of urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and automation. I would like to thank Dr. Kleinschmitt and the entire Supervisory Board for the trust they have placed in me and look forward to continuing our close and trusting cooperation."
Contact:
Dana Unger
VP Investor Relations, Corporate & ESG Communications
Phone: +49 6095 301 949
dana.unger@safholland.de
Alexander Pöschl
Senior Manager Investor Relations, Corporate & ESG Communications
Phone: +49 6095 301 117
alexander.poeschl@safholland.de
Michael Schickling
Senior Manager Investor Relations, Corporate & ESG Communications
Phone: +49 6095 301 617
michael.schickling@safholland.de
About SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND SE is a leading international manufacturer of chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks and buses. An average of around 5,700 dedicated employees worldwide generated sales of EUR 1,877 million in 2024.
The product range includes axle and suspension systems for trailers as well as fifth wheels and coupling systems for trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers as well as brake and EBS systems. In addition, SAF-HOLLAND also develops innovative products to increase the efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness of commercial vehicles. With the brands SAF, Holland, Haldex, Assali Stefen, KLL, Neway, Tecma, V.Orlandi and York, the Group achieved strong market positions in the top three positions in the most important regions worldwide in 2024.
SAF-HOLLAND supplies manufacturers in the original equipment market on six continents. In the aftermarket business, the company supplies spare parts to manufacturers’ service networks and wholesalers as well as to end customers and service centers via an extensive global distribution network.
SAF-HOLLAND SE is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is included in the SDAX (ISIN: DE000SAFH001). Further information is available at www.safholland.com.
