Composition of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board

Professional suitability (i.e., whether the candidate possesses the requisite competence and experience) and personality traits (e.g., personal integrity) are material criteria in the selection and appointment of Management Board members. In addition, age and gender are also factors in the decision-making process. Independent management audits by external advisers, which are conducted as necessary, ensure that the decisions are based on objective evaluations. Since April 1, 2024, one woman sits on the Management Board of voestalpine AG. At the time of preparing this report, the members of the current Management Board are between 53 and 62 years of age, possess a range of educational credentials primarily in technical fields, as well as widely ranging professional and international management experience. The shareholder representatives on the Supervisory Board are elected by the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the applicable statutory framework. At this time, the Supervisory Board includes four women. One member of the Supervisory Board is not an Austrian national. At the time of preparing this report, the current shareholder representatives on the Supervisory Board are between 53 and 74 years of age and possess a wide range of specialist expertise along with professional and management experience.