Long-prepared handover of MLP SE’s Executive Board Chairmanship

• CEO Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg will fulfil his contract, which runs until 31 December 2027, but will not seek a further term of office
• The Supervisory Board has appointed Jan Berg, currently Spokesman of the Executive Board of MLP Finanzberatung SE and, among other roles, Executive Board member responsible for corporate clients at MLP SE, as the new Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 January 2028
• Several major shareholders support the appointment of Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg to the Supervisory Board of MLP SE; elections to the supervisory body are regularly scheduled to take place at the Annual General Meeting in 2028

Wiesloch, November 11, 2026 – Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg (61) has informed the Supervisory Board of MLP SE that he will not seek a further term of office once his current contract expires on 31 December 2027. The Supervisory Board has appointed Jan Berg (49) as his successor with effect from 1 January 2028. He is currently Spokesman of the Executive Board of the Group’s largest company, MLP Finanzberatung SE, Executive Board member responsible for corporate clients at MLP SE and, at the same time, a member of the Executive Board of MLP Banking AG. At the request of several major shareholders of MLP SE, Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg will stand for election to the supervisory body. Elections to the Supervisory Board of MLP SE are regularly scheduled to take place at the Annual General Meeting in 2028.

“The Supervisory Board acknowledges with great gratitude and respect for his lifetime achievements the decision by Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg to conclude his active service on the Executive Board of MLP SE when his contract expires. He took over the leadership of MLP in turbulent times and, with great dedication, continuity and strategic foresight, has successfully developed the entire Group. In due course, the Supervisory Board will pay full tribute to his considerable achievements. The Supervisory Board is also very pleased that Dr. Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg is willing to continue contributing his experience and extensive expertise in the future. Until then, we look forward to continuing our work with him as Chief Executive Officer. The Supervisory Board is also very pleased that, in Jan Berg, we are able to appoint a highly qualified successor from within the Executive Board. We are convinced that, with his many years of experience, he will also perform this responsible new role to the highest standard, and we already wish him every success in this position,” says Sarah Rössler, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of MLP SE.

“It has been both an honour and a pleasure to lead the MLP Group through phases of significant further development. Given the high degree of stability we have achieved today, I am convinced that this is absolutely the right time to hand over responsibility for leading the company. I am particularly pleased that my highly valued colleague on the Executive Board, Jan Berg, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. I have no doubt that overall responsibility for the MLP Group will be in very good hands with him,” says Dr Uwe Schroeder-Wildberg, Chief Executive Officer of MLP SE.

Jan Berg has successfully led the largest subsidiary, MLP Finanzberatung SE, as Spokesman of the Executive Board for the past five years. As a member of the Executive Board of MLP Banking AG, he also has several years of experience in managing a credit institution. He has been a member of the Executive Board of MLP SE since May 2025, where his responsibilities include the corporate client business as well as, among other areas, the product management. His appointment therefore represents a high degree of continuity on the Executive Board.

“I am pleased that the Supervisory Board has placed its trust in me to take over the leadership of MLP from 2028. I will gladly accept my appointment as Chief Executive Officer of MLP. At the same time, I am fully aware of the great responsibility that comes with this role. I know that I can rely on a strong team across the MLP Group and on the leading team of client consultants in the market. Together, we will continue MLP’s successful path,” says Jan Berg.

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