Dr. Berlien has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since October 2021. Prior to joining INNIO, Dr. Berlien worked at Osram AG, Munich, a publicly listed global leader in the semiconductor-based lighting and sensor industries, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2015 to February 2021.
Prior to Osram AG, Dr. Berlien was the Chief Executive Officer at Exyte AG, a global leader in engineering, from November 2013 to January 2015. Prior to Exyte AG, Dr. Berlien worked at ThyssenKrupp AG, Essen, a publicly listed company, between 2002 and 2013, and was named a member of the executive board in 2002. Dr. Berlien’s responsibilities at ThyssenKrupp AG included overseeing the controlling, M&A, corporate development, and IT departments. In 2004, he was named CEO of ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG, a leader in plant technology in the fertilizer, oil and gas, and automotive industries, and in 2009, he became CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, a global leader in elevators and escalators. Prior to joining ThyssenKrupp AG, Dr. Berlien worked at Carl Zeiss AG, a leader in optics and optoelectronics, from 1996 to 2002 as the head of the Measurement Division. Dr. Berlien also served as President of Carl Zeiss IMT Corp. and was named a member of the executive board as CFO of Carl Zeiss AG in 1998. Dr. Berlien began his career at IBM in 1988 and there held leadership roles in controlling, software development, and general management. Dr. Berlien also served on the boards of directors of public and non-public companies, including Osram AG, where he served on the compensation, audit, and strategy committees from 2015 to 2021, and ThyssenKrupp AG. Dr. Berlien holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Economics from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany. He has held an Honorary Professorship of the Faculty of Technology and Innovation Management at the Technical University of Berlin since 2011 and a teaching lectureship since 2006. We believe Dr. Berlien’s prior executive leadership, global industrial and technology sector expertise and public company governance experience, as well as his knowledge of M&A, finance, and corporate development and decades of experience leading complex, multinational businesses, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Dr. Berlien has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since October 2021. Prior to joining INNIO, Dr. Berlien worked at Osram AG, Munich, a publicly listed global leader in the semiconductor-based lighting and sensor industries, where he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2015 to February 2021.
Prior to Osram AG, Dr. Berlien was the Chief Executive Officer at Exyte AG, a global leader in engineering, from November 2013 to January 2015. Prior to Exyte AG, Dr. Berlien worked at ThyssenKrupp AG, Essen, a publicly listed company, between 2002 and 2013, and was named a member of the executive board in 2002. Dr. Berlien’s responsibilities at ThyssenKrupp AG included overseeing the controlling, M&A, corporate development, and IT departments. In 2004, he was named CEO of ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG, a leader in plant technology in the fertilizer, oil and gas, and automotive industries, and in 2009, he became CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, a global leader in elevators and escalators. Prior to joining ThyssenKrupp AG, Dr. Berlien worked at Carl Zeiss AG, a leader in optics and optoelectronics, from 1996 to 2002 as the head of the Measurement Division. Dr. Berlien also served as President of Carl Zeiss IMT Corp. and was named a member of the executive board as CFO of Carl Zeiss AG in 1998. Dr. Berlien began his career at IBM in 1988 and there held leadership roles in controlling, software development, and general management. Dr. Berlien also served on the boards of directors of public and non-public companies, including Osram AG, where he served on the compensation, audit, and strategy committees from 2015 to 2021, and ThyssenKrupp AG. Dr. Berlien holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Economics from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany. He has held an Honorary Professorship of the Faculty of Technology and Innovation Management at the Technical University of Berlin since 2011 and a teaching lectureship since 2006. We believe Dr. Berlien’s prior executive leadership, global industrial and technology sector expertise and public company governance experience, as well as his knowledge of M&A, finance, and corporate development and decades of experience leading complex, multinational businesses, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Dr. Schulze has served as our Chief Financial Officer and on our board of directors since April 2019. In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Schulze is responsible for heading mergers and acquisitions at INNIO.
In his roles, Dr. Schulze oversees global finance, accounting, controlling, treasury, tax, financial reporting, corporate governance, capital structure, and M&A activities. Prior to joining INNIO, Dr. Schulze was the Group Chief Financial Officer and a managing director of H.C. Starck Group, a global market leader in refractory metals and advanced technical ceramics, from December 2016 to April 2019. Prior to H.C. Starck, Dr. Schulze was the Chief Financial Officer at Douglas Holding AG, a leading European omnichannel beauty retailer with operations in 19 countries, from 2013 to 2015. At Douglas Holding AG, Dr. Schulze was responsible for group finance, investor relations, corporate finance, mergers, and acquisitions and change management, and supervised acquisitions, divestments and capital markets initiatives, including IPO readiness and dual-track exit processes. Prior to his tenure at Douglas Holding AG, Dr. Schulze served as a Managing Director at the Carlyle Group, from 1999 to 2012, where he led the firm’s DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) buyout business from 2009 to 2012 and was integral to the management of a multi-billion, European focused fund. During his tenure at the Carlyle Group, Dr. Schulze led and executed acquisitions, carve-outs, and exits across industrial, automotive, healthcare, and consumer sectors, served on portfolio company boards, and worked closely with management teams on strategy, governance, operational improvement, and value creation initiatives. Dr. Schulze began his professional career as an Assistant Professor and Project Manager at the Institut für Revisionswesen at the University of Münster in 1995. Dr. Schulze holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (DiplomKaufmann) and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Münster. We believe Dr. Schulze’s extensive senior financial leadership experience, private equity background and expertise in accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and governance, together with his proven experience leading value-generation initiatives and operational and strategic transformation programs, as well as overseeing the execution of complex transactions across multinational businesses, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Dr. Schulze has served as our Chief Financial Officer and on our board of directors since April 2019. In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Schulze is responsible for heading mergers and acquisitions at INNIO.
In his roles, Dr. Schulze oversees global finance, accounting, controlling, treasury, tax, financial reporting, corporate governance, capital structure, and M&A activities. Prior to joining INNIO, Dr. Schulze was the Group Chief Financial Officer and a managing director of H.C. Starck Group, a global market leader in refractory metals and advanced technical ceramics, from December 2016 to April 2019. Prior to H.C. Starck, Dr. Schulze was the Chief Financial Officer at Douglas Holding AG, a leading European omnichannel beauty retailer with operations in 19 countries, from 2013 to 2015. At Douglas Holding AG, Dr. Schulze was responsible for group finance, investor relations, corporate finance, mergers, and acquisitions and change management, and supervised acquisitions, divestments and capital markets initiatives, including IPO readiness and dual-track exit processes. Prior to his tenure at Douglas Holding AG, Dr. Schulze served as a Managing Director at the Carlyle Group, from 1999 to 2012, where he led the firm’s DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) buyout business from 2009 to 2012 and was integral to the management of a multi-billion, European focused fund. During his tenure at the Carlyle Group, Dr. Schulze led and executed acquisitions, carve-outs, and exits across industrial, automotive, healthcare, and consumer sectors, served on portfolio company boards, and worked closely with management teams on strategy, governance, operational improvement, and value creation initiatives. Dr. Schulze began his professional career as an Assistant Professor and Project Manager at the Institut für Revisionswesen at the University of Münster in 1995. Dr. Schulze holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (DiplomKaufmann) and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Münster. We believe Dr. Schulze’s extensive senior financial leadership experience, private equity background and expertise in accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and governance, together with his proven experience leading value-generation initiatives and operational and strategic transformation programs, as well as overseeing the execution of complex transactions across multinational businesses, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Banks has served as a member of the board of directors of Wabtec, Inc. since December 2020. Mr. Banks previously served in a number of roles at Parker Hannifin, Inc. where he was President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2015 to August 2021, Vice Chairman from August 2021 to December 2023 and a member of the board of directors from 2015 to 2023.
Prior to Parker Hannifin, Mr. Banks served as a member of the board of directors of Nordson Corporation from February 2010 to November 2020. Mr. Banks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from DePauw University and a Master of Business Administration from DeVry University. We believe Mr. Banks’s extensive senior leadership acumen, insight into the industrials sector, public company expertise and corporate governance background make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Banks has served as a member of the board of directors of Wabtec, Inc. since December 2020. Mr. Banks previously served in a number of roles at Parker Hannifin, Inc. where he was President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2015 to August 2021, Vice Chairman from August 2021 to December 2023 and a member of the board of directors from 2015 to 2023.
Prior to Parker Hannifin, Mr. Banks served as a member of the board of directors of Nordson Corporation from February 2010 to November 2020. Mr. Banks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from DePauw University and a Master of Business Administration from DeVry University. We believe Mr. Banks’s extensive senior leadership acumen, insight into the industrials sector, public company expertise and corporate governance background make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Chauhan is a Managing Director at Advent. Mr. Chauhan started at Advent in 2008. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Layer Zero Power Systems, Slingshot Aerospace and Vantor Technologies Inc.
From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Chauhan helped scale Bacfo Pharmaceuticals as CEO and then returned to Advent in 2014. Prior to joining Advent in 2008, he spent a few years with Merrill Lynch in its investment banking division. Mr. Chauhan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. We believe Mr. Chauhan's extensive private equity and investment experience, extensive leadership and management experience, knowledge of the industrials sector and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Chauhan is a Managing Director at Advent. Mr. Chauhan started at Advent in 2008. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Layer Zero Power Systems, Slingshot Aerospace and Vantor Technologies Inc.
From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Chauhan helped scale Bacfo Pharmaceuticals as CEO and then returned to Advent in 2014. Prior to joining Advent in 2008, he spent a few years with Merrill Lynch in its investment banking division. Mr. Chauhan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. We believe Mr. Chauhan's extensive private equity and investment experience, extensive leadership and management experience, knowledge of the industrials sector and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Ms. Giadrossi chairs the board of Adura Energy Ltd since December 2025, and MSX International since May 2022. Ms. Giadrossi has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board services to us since October 2023.
She has served as a director of Egis Group SA since September 2025, a director of Univar Solutions Inc. since September 2023, a director of TKE since September 2021 and a supervisory board member of Koninklijke Vopak N.V. since September 2018. Additionally, Ms. Giadrossi previously chaired Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A from April 2021 to June 2024, and served as a director of ReNew Energy plc, listed on the NYSE, from August 2023 to March 2026, as a director of Brembo S.p.A. from April 2017 to April 2023, as chair of TechHouse AsA from September 2018 to May 2023, as chair of Capricorn Energy plc from January 2021 to January 2023, as a director of Renatis from April 2020 to July 2022 and as a director of IHS Markit Ltd from January 2018 to February 2022 while it was a publicly listed company in the U.S. Ms. Giadrossi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. We believe Ms. Giadrossi's extensive corporate governance experience across multiple jurisdictions, expertise in sustainability strategy and strong background in financial oversight and risk management make her particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Ms. Giadrossi chairs the board of Adura Energy Ltd since December 2025, and MSX International since May 2022. Ms. Giadrossi has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board services to us since October 2023.
She has served as a director of Egis Group SA since September 2025, a director of Univar Solutions Inc. since September 2023, a director of TKE since September 2021 and a supervisory board member of Koninklijke Vopak N.V. since September 2018. Additionally, Ms. Giadrossi previously chaired Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A from April 2021 to June 2024, and served as a director of ReNew Energy plc, listed on the NYSE, from August 2023 to March 2026, as a director of Brembo S.p.A. from April 2017 to April 2023, as chair of TechHouse AsA from September 2018 to May 2023, as chair of Capricorn Energy plc from January 2021 to January 2023, as a director of Renatis from April 2020 to July 2022 and as a director of IHS Markit Ltd from January 2018 to February 2022 while it was a publicly listed company in the U.S. Ms. Giadrossi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. We believe Ms. Giadrossi's extensive corporate governance experience across multiple jurisdictions, expertise in sustainability strategy and strong background in financial oversight and risk management make her particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Klebert has served as Chief Executive Officer of GEA Group AG since February 2019. Mr. Klebert has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board and committee services to us since June 2022.
Prior to GEA Group AG, Mr. Klebert served as Chief Executive Officer of the Schuler Group AG from 2010 to 2018. Prior to the Schuler Group AG, Mr. Klebert served as Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Service Division at ThyssenKrupp Services AG from 2004 to 2009 and as Executive Board Member of ThyssenKrupp Services AG from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Klebert holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, London. We believe Mr. Klebert's extensive senior leadership experience, expertise in industrial management and corporate governance and strong track record of driving growth and profitability of industrial companies make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Klebert has served as Chief Executive Officer of GEA Group AG since February 2019. Mr. Klebert has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board and committee services to us since June 2022.
Prior to GEA Group AG, Mr. Klebert served as Chief Executive Officer of the Schuler Group AG from 2010 to 2018. Prior to the Schuler Group AG, Mr. Klebert served as Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Service Division at ThyssenKrupp Services AG from 2004 to 2009 and as Executive Board Member of ThyssenKrupp Services AG from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Klebert holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, London. We believe Mr. Klebert's extensive senior leadership experience, expertise in industrial management and corporate governance and strong track record of driving growth and profitability of industrial companies make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Linebarger has served as a Senior Advisor and Executive at General Catalyst from January 2025 to May 2026. Mr. Linebarger previously served in a number of roles at Cummins Inc. where he was Chief Executive Officer from January 2012 to July 2022 and Chairman of the board of directors from January 2012 to July 2023.
Mr. Linebarger has also served as a member of the board of directors of Republic Services since February 2024. Prior to Republic Services, Mr. Linebarger served as a member of the board of directors of Harley Davidson from 2008 to 2025. Mr. Linebarger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Engineering from Claremont McKenna College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University. We believe Mr. Linebarger's extensive leadership and management experience, logistics, manufacturing and operations expertise and understanding of sustainable technologies in highly regulated industries, as well as his expertise in supply chain management, engineering and corporate governance, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Linebarger has served as a Senior Advisor and Executive at General Catalyst from January 2025 to May 2026. Mr. Linebarger previously served in a number of roles at Cummins Inc. where he was Chief Executive Officer from January 2012 to July 2022 and Chairman of the board of directors from January 2012 to July 2023.
Mr. Linebarger has also served as a member of the board of directors of Republic Services since February 2024. Prior to Republic Services, Mr. Linebarger served as a member of the board of directors of Harley Davidson from 2008 to 2025. Mr. Linebarger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Engineering from Claremont McKenna College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University. We believe Mr. Linebarger's extensive leadership and management experience, logistics, manufacturing and operations expertise and understanding of sustainable technologies in highly regulated industries, as well as his expertise in supply chain management, engineering and corporate governance, make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Sen is a Managing Partner at Advent. Mr. Sen has been with Advent since 2003. Mr. Sen has served on the Supervisory Board of AI Alpine Parent & Cy S.C.A., an affiliate of Advent and parent company of our Principal Shareholder, since August 2023 and on the Supervisory Board of InPost S.A. (Poland) since January 2021.
Mr. Sen has also served as a member of the board of directors of Avolta AG since October 2020. Mr. Sen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Richmond University in London. We believe Mr. Sen's extensive private equity and investment experience, extensive leadership and management experience, knowledge of the industrial sector and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Sen is a Managing Partner at Advent. Mr. Sen has been with Advent since 2003. Mr. Sen has served on the Supervisory Board of AI Alpine Parent & Cy S.C.A., an affiliate of Advent and parent company of our Principal Shareholder, since August 2023 and on the Supervisory Board of InPost S.A. (Poland) since January 2021.
Mr. Sen has also served as a member of the board of directors of Avolta AG since October 2020. Mr. Sen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Richmond University in London. We believe Mr. Sen's extensive private equity and investment experience, extensive leadership and management experience, knowledge of the industrial sector and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Ms. Sonnenmoser has served as a member of the board of directors of Testo SE since July 2025, a member of the board of directors of technotrans SE since July 2025 and a member of the Supervisory Board of Renk AG since June 2024. Ms. Sonnenmoser has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board services to us since June 2022.
Ms. Sonnenmoser previously served as a member of the board of directors of u-blox AG from November 2022 to November 2025, as Interim Chief Financial Officer of LSG Group from June 2023 to May 2024, as a member of the Supervisory Board for Leoni AG from May 2022 to August 2023, as the Chief Financial Officer of Ceconomy AG from March 2019 through April 2021 and as Group Chief Financial Officer of Zumtobel Group AG from May 2014 to March 2018. Ms. Sonnenmoser holds a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. We believe Ms. Sonnenmoser's extensive accounting expertise and financial leadership, risk management experience and comprehensive corporate finance experience make her particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Ms. Sonnenmoser has served as a member of the board of directors of Testo SE since July 2025, a member of the board of directors of technotrans SE since July 2025 and a member of the Supervisory Board of Renk AG since June 2024. Ms. Sonnenmoser has been engaged by our Principal Shareholder to provide board services to us since June 2022.
Ms. Sonnenmoser previously served as a member of the board of directors of u-blox AG from November 2022 to November 2025, as Interim Chief Financial Officer of LSG Group from June 2023 to May 2024, as a member of the Supervisory Board for Leoni AG from May 2022 to August 2023, as the Chief Financial Officer of Ceconomy AG from March 2019 through April 2021 and as Group Chief Financial Officer of Zumtobel Group AG from May 2014 to March 2018. Ms. Sonnenmoser holds a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. We believe Ms. Sonnenmoser's extensive accounting expertise and financial leadership, risk management experience and comprehensive corporate finance experience make her particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Thuerbach is a Managing Director at Advent. Mr. Thuerbach has been with Advent since 2011. Mr. Thuerbach has also served on the Supervisory Board of AI Alpine Parent & Cy S.C.A., an affiliate of Advent and indirect parent company of our Principal Shareholder, since August 2023.
Mr. Thuerbach holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Management from the European Business School in Germany. We believe Mr. Thuerbach's extensive private equity and investment experience, knowledge of the energy solutions and energy transition sub-sectors, complex financial transactions and business development and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Thuerbach is a Managing Director at Advent. Mr. Thuerbach has been with Advent since 2011. Mr. Thuerbach has also served on the Supervisory Board of AI Alpine Parent & Cy S.C.A., an affiliate of Advent and indirect parent company of our Principal Shareholder, since August 2023.
Mr. Thuerbach holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Management from the European Business School in Germany. We believe Mr. Thuerbach's extensive private equity and investment experience, knowledge of the energy solutions and energy transition sub-sectors, complex financial transactions and business development and established relationship with INNIO through Advent make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Yetman has been the owner of Yeti Advisory Services, LLC since November 2024. Mr. Yetman previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at Vantage Data Centers from September 2013 to December 2024.
Additionally, Mr. Yetman has served as a member of the board of directors of Layer Zero Power Systems, Inc. since October 2025 and as a member of the Professional Advisory Board of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since November 2025. Mr. Yetman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University. We believe Mr. Yetman's significant data center operations experience, information services and technology expertise, talent management, leadership development acumen, and knowledge of risk management and planning make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
Mr. Yetman has been the owner of Yeti Advisory Services, LLC since November 2024. Mr. Yetman previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at Vantage Data Centers from September 2013 to December 2024.
Additionally, Mr. Yetman has served as a member of the board of directors of Layer Zero Power Systems, Inc. since October 2025 and as a member of the Professional Advisory Board of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since November 2025. Mr. Yetman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University. We believe Mr. Yetman's significant data center operations experience, information services and technology expertise, talent management, leadership development acumen, and knowledge of risk management and planning make him particularly qualified to serve on our board of directors.
