Umicore invites its shareholders to participate in the ordinary and extraordinary shareholders’ meetings, which will be held on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 17:00 CEST at the registered office (Broekstraat 31 rue du Marais, 1000 Brussels). The ordinary meeting will proceed regardless of the number of shares present or represented, while the extraordinary meeting requires at least half of the capital to be present or represented. If this condition is not met, a second extraordinary meeting will be convened for Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 10:00 CEST.
Proposed changes to the Supervisory Board
The mandates of Mrs. Françoise Chombar and Mr. Marc Grynberg will expire at the upcoming ordinary shareholders’ meeting. After serving 10 years on Umicore’s Supervisory Board, Mrs. Chombar has decided not to seek renewal of her mandate. In addition, following the full exit of GBL from Umicore’s shareholding in February this year, Mr. Frédéric Oudéa and Mr. Michael Bredael have submitted their resignations from the Supervisory Board.
To ensure continuity and to further strengthen the Supervisory Board’s expertise, the Board proposes the following appointments and reappointments based on recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
- the appointment of Mrs. Anna Bertona as a new independent Supervisory Board member for a three‑year term;
- the appointment of Mr. Benjamin Loh as a new independent Supervisory Board member for a three‑year term;
- the re‑election of Mr. Marc Grynberg for a three‑year term;
- the re‑election of Mr. Frédéric Oudéa, now as an independent member, for a one‑year term.
Biographies
Anna Bertona
Anna Bertona is the Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Azelis since January 2024 after serving as CEO for the EMEA region and as member of the Executive Committee. She joined Azelis in 2013 and held senior leadership roles in strategy and business development before becoming CEO. With more than 30 years of international experience, Anna has held senior positions across consumer goods, automotive and consultancy. Before Azelis, she was a partner at global management consultancy A.T. Kearney, advising clients in the chemicals sector on strategy, commercial excellence, growth and post merger integration. Anna holds an MSc in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology and an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management.
Benjamin Loh
Benjamin Loh brings over 30 years of international leadership experience in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Most recently, he served as Chair of the Management Board and CEO of ASM International, and has held senior executive roles at Oerlikon, Veeco Instruments, FEI Company, and VAT Vacuum Valves. In addition to his operational expertise, Mr. Loh is a non-executive director of SEMI Inc and Chair of Comet Holdings AG, and has contributed to several boards across the industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Tohoku University, Japan, and has lived and worked across Asia, Europe, and the US.
On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I wish to thank Françoise Chombar for her years of dedicated service, sharing her extensive knowledge and insightful perspectives with the Supervisory Board. I also express my gratitude to Mr. Michael Bredael for his crucial support during an important juncture in Umicore’s strategic development.
“We are pleased to propose the appointment of two seasoned executives to our Supervisory Board as independent directors. Anna Bertona has an extensive knowledge of the chemical industry and deep expertise in global supply chains and customer-driven innovation. Benjamin Loh brings more than 30 years of international experience in high-tech industries and a strong global perspective, having lived and worked across Asia, Europe, and the United States. I am confident both would enrich the Supervisory Board’s capabilities and complement its existing strengths. Finally, I am happy that Frédéric Oudéa has agreed to being proposed for renomination so that we can continue to benefit from his insights, now as an independent director.”
Revised Remuneration Policy
On 19 February 2026, the Supervisory Board approved the Remuneration Policy 2026, following an in-depth review by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the policy adopted in 2022. The revised Policy is submitted for shareholder approval at the upcoming ordinary shareholders’ meeting. If approved, it will take effect retroactively from 1 January 2026. The reviewed Policy 2026 reflects Umicore’s revised strategic direction and incorporates feedback gathered through a comprehensive consultation process with shareholders, institutional investors, and external advisers. The Policy 2026 is available below.