CEO Axel Deininger to prematurely resign from the Management Board as mutually agreed

secunet Security Networks AG: CEO Axel Deininger to prematurely resign from the Management Board as mutually agreed 

Essen, 19 May 2025.  The Supervisory Board of secunet Security Networks AG (ISIN DE0007276503, WKN 727650) and its CEO Axel Deininger today mutually agreed that Mr Deininger will step down from the Management Board of secunet Security Networks AG on 20 May 2025.

Mr Deininger has been a member of the Management Board of secunet Security Networks AG since 2018 and took over as Chairman of the Management Board in June 2019.

Marc-Julian Siewert will succeed Axel Deininger on the Management Board beginning 1 July 2025, as announced on 26 March 2025. He is also the designated successor to the Chairman of the Management Board. During the short transition period until 1 July 2025, the other members of the Management Board will take over Axel Deininger's duties on an interim basis.

From 1 July 2025, the Mangement Board is therefore expected to consist of Marc-Julian Siewert (CEO), Torsten Henn, Dr. Kai Martius and Jessica Nospers.

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Stephanie Kniep

Director Investor Relations

Tel: +49 201 5454-3426

E-Mail: investor.relations@secunet.com

secunet Security Networks AG

Kurfürstenstraße 58

D-45138 Essen

http://www.secunet.com

ISIN: DE0007276503

WKN: 727650

Listed: SDAX in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich and Stuttgart

secunet - Protection for digital infrastructures

secunet is Germany's leading cybersecurity company. In an increasingly networked world, the company uses a combination of products and consulting to ensure resilient digital infrastructures and the highest possible level of protection for data, applications and digital identities. secunet specialises in areas where there are particular security requirements - such as cloud, IIoT, eGovernment and eHealth. With secunet's security solutions, companies can comply with the highest security standards in digitalisation projects and thus drive their digital transformation forward.

Over 1,000 experts strengthen the digital sovereignty of governments, companies and society. Its clients include federal ministries, more than 20 DAX-listed companies and other national and international organisations. The company was founded in 1997. It is listed in the SDAX of Deutsche Börse and generated revenue of around 407 million euros in 2024.

secunet is an IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany and a partner of the Alliance for Cyber Security.

Further information can be found at www.secunet.com

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