K+S : Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch appointed to the Board of Executive Directors

Press Release

Kassel (Germany), January 20, 2023

K+S Aktiengesellschaft

Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch appointed to the Board of Executive Directors

The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch as a further member of the Board of Executive Directors of the Company. She will assume her position at K+S on March 15, 2023.

"With her extensive expertise and many years of international experience in the agricultural sector, Dr. Tröltzsch ideally strengthens our Board of Executive Directors team. We warmly welcome her to K+S," says Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Company.

Dr. Christian H. Meyer, who was already appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer by the Supervisory Board of the Company in February of last year, will also take up his position on March 15, 2023, and will be responsible for the management and further development of the finance area at K+S.

Dr. Burkhard Lohr, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, had assumed this role on a transitional basis in recent months.

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About K+S

We make an important contribution to society: We enable farmers securing the world's food supply. Our products keep numerous industries running. We enrich consumers' daily lives and ensure safety in winter. With around 11,000 employees, production sites on two continents, and a global distribution network, we are a reliable partner for our customers. At the same time, we are realigning ourselves: We are focusing even more strongly than before on fertilizers and specialties. We are becoming leaner, more cost-efficient, more digital, and more performance- oriented. On a solid financial basis, we are tapping into new markets and business models. We are committed to our responsibility towards society and the environment in all regions in which we operate. Learn more about K+S at www.kpluss.com.

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