Annual report 2018

Galenica annual report 2018 | 9 The success of our company is thanks to the considerable commitment of the entire Galenica team. We would there­ fore like to say a big thank-you to all Galenica Group employ­ ees on behalf of the Board of Directors and Corporate Executive Committee. We would also like to thank our shareholders, business partners and customers for their trust and support, which we also received in 2018. Bern, 12 March 2019 Jörg Kneubühler Chairman of the Board of Directors Jean-Claude Clémençon CEO Foreword After successfully leading the Galenica Group to independ­ ence following the IPO two years ago, Jörg Kneubühler has decided to devote his time to new projects. He will there­ fore not be standing for re-election as Chairman and mem­ ber of the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting, but will continue to support the Board of Directors in an advisory capacity for one year. Jörg Kneubühler has played a major role in ensuring the successful development of the Galenica Group. The Board of Directors would like to thank him in particular for his valuable contribution to the IPO and the successful posi­ tioning of Galenica as an independent company, and wishes him all the best and much satisfaction for the future. Daniela Bosshardt-Hengartner proposed as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors will propose Daniela Bosshardt- Hengartner, the current Deputy Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, to shareholders for election as the new Chair­ woman. She has a Federal Diploma in Pharmacy from the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, and has sound financial expertise and a wealth of experience as a manage­ ment consultant. Combined with her many years of service as a member of the Board of Directors of Galenica and other companies, she has the desired and necessary skills and experience, making her an ideal fit for the role of Chair­ woman of the Board of Directors. Election of Markus R. Neuhaus The Board of Directors will also propose Markus R. Neuhaus to shareholders for election as a new member of the Board at the next Annual General Meeting. Markus R. Neuhaus, who holds a PhD in law and is a certified tax expert, will be an excellent addition to the Board of Directors of the Galenica Group thanks to his extensive expertise in finance and economics. He also has many years of consulting expe­ rience in the areas of corporate strategy and governance as well as an extensive network in the worlds of business and politics in Switzerland. Annual General Meeting of 2 May 2019: change to the Board of Directors of the Galenica Group Galenica