Affalterbach, 3 February 2010 – Hans-Jürgen Mattheis, Chairman of the HWA AG Management Board, has for health reasons requested the Company’s Supervisory Board not to extend his appointment, which expires in March this year. The Supervisory Board has regretfully complied with his request. Hans-Jürgen Mattheis relinquishes his role as Management Board member and spokesman with effect from 3 March 2010.
The Supervisory Board takes this opportunity to thank Mr. Mattheis for all his efforts and dedication over the years. Hans-Jürgen Mattheis has worked for HWA AG since 1999, when the Company was formed. He was appointed Managing Director in 2007, and Management Board spokesman six years later. During the 10 years prior to that, he was responsible for motor sport activities at AMG Motorenbau- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, before that company’s motor racing business and parts of the vehicles and vehicles components divisions were spun off to form HWA AG. Hans-Jürgen Mattheis can look back on 20 years of involvement in motor racing activities with AMG and HWA AG. During his time as Management Board spokesman, Mr. Mattheis was responsible for the Company’s successful stock exchange flotation.
Until further notice, Mr. Mattheis’ responsibilities will be transferred to Gerhard Unger, who has managed the Company’s affairs jointly with Mr. Mattheis up until now. Mr. Unger, who has hitherto been responsible for technical matters, will now be the sole Management Board Director.
