Logitech Proposes Board Member Changes

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Logitech International announced significant changes to its board of directors, proposing the election of new members at the upcoming AGM on September 4, 2024. The nominees include Donald Allan, CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, Owen Mahoney, former CEO of Nexon, and Hanneke Faber, current CEO of Logitech. Patrick Aebischer will leave the board this fall due to tenure limits, and Wendy Becker, the current chairperson, will not seek reelection at the 2025 AGM. A committee, chaired by Chris Jones, will recommend Becker's successor. These changes aim to strengthen Logitech's leadership and strategic direction.

Positive

• Introduction of experienced leaders such as Donald Allan and Owen Mahoney.
• Hanneke Faber’s successful tenure as CEO, contributing to Logitech's strategic growth.
• Planned leadership transition ensuring continuity and strength in governance.

Negative

• Departure of Patrick Aebischer, a long-standing board member, could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge.
• Wendy Becker not seeking reelection, which might cause uncertainty during the transition period.

Company Nominates New Directors to Board

Chairperson Informs Board of 2025 Transition Plan

LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced that its board of directors will ask shareholders to elect new board members:

• Donald Allan, president and chief executive officer of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
• Owen Mahoney, former president, chief executive officer and representative director of Nexon Co., Ltd.

Shareholders will also be asked to elect to the board Hanneke Faber, chief executive officer of Logitech. The elections will take place at Logitech's annual general meeting (AGM) in Lausanne, Switzerland on September 4, 2024.

Additionally, Patrick Aebischer will leave the board when his current term ends this fall, due to the Company's limits on board service. He has been a non-executive member of Logitech's board of directors since September 2016 and serves on Logitech's Nominating and Governance Committee.

Wendy Becker, Logitech’s board chairperson, also informed the board of her decision not to stand for reelection at next year’s 2025 AGM. Becker was first elected as chairperson in 2019 and her tenure spans Logitech’s biggest years of growth. A board committee, chaired by board member Chris Jones, will focus on recommending a successor over the course of the coming year as part of a planned leadership transition.

Wendy Becker commented: “We are pleased to welcome our CEO Hanneke Faber, as well as two new talented executives, as directors to the board. Hanneke has had a very successful start as CEO over the past seven months, strengthening the company’s leadership position and establishing Logitech’s future strategic direction for growth and innovation. Don brings significant experience running a global multi-brand, multi-product company serving consumers and businesses, and Owen brings extensive expertise at video game and software companies in North America and Asia Pacific.

“I would also like to thank Patrick for his many years of friendship and contributions to Logitech, including his valuable strategic insight during the company's transformative years. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

“With Hanneke at the helm as CEO, and strong new directors in place and onboarded, I believe 2025 will be the ideal time for me to transition from Logitech’s board. It has been a pleasure to lead the board for the last five years and I look forward to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition that sets Logitech up for many more decades of success.”

Logitech expects to publish its annual report to shareholders and the invitation for its 2024 AGM, in July 2024.

About Logitech

Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating, gaming and streaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or company blog.

Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company’s website at www.logitech.com.

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Nate Melihercik, Head of Global Investor Relations - ir@logitech.com

Nicole Kenyon, Head of Global Corporate and Internal Communications - nkenyon@logitech.com (USA)

Ben Starkie, Corporate Communications - +41 (0) 79-292-3499, bstarkie1@logitech.com (Europe)

Source: Logitech International

FAQ

What changes are proposed for Logitech's board of directors?

Logitech proposes the election of Donald Allan, Owen Mahoney, and CEO Hanneke Faber to its board at the AGM on September 4, 2024.

When will the board member elections take place for Logitech?

The elections will occur at Logitech's annual general meeting on September 4, 2024.

Who are the new nominees for Logitech's board?

The new nominees are Donald Allan, CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, Owen Mahoney, former CEO of Nexon, and Hanneke Faber, CEO of Logitech.

Why is Wendy Becker not seeking reelection at Logitech?

Wendy Becker plans to transition from her role as board chairperson at the 2025 AGM to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

What impact might the departure of Patrick Aebischer have on Logitech?

Patrick Aebischer's departure could result in a loss of institutional knowledge, as he has been a board member since 2016.