Hugo-Boss-Aufsichtsratschef beugt sich dem Druck und legt Amt nieder
Stephan Sturm tritt spätestens Mitte Oktober zurück – Der Großaktionär Frasers ist kurz davor, die Mehrheit an Boss zu übernehmen
Frankfurt - In anticipation of a takeover by British retailer Frasers, the fashion company Hugo Boss is searching for a new member for its supervisory board. Stephan Sturm, a current member of the board, has decided to resign his position with effect from October 15, 2026, the company announced on Monday. This decision follows talks based on recent changes in Hugo Boss's shareholder structure.
Immediate commencement of the search for a successor is being made. At the beginning of September, the British major shareholder Frasers announced its intention to increase its stake in the Metzinger fashion company to over 50 percent. Moreover, the retailer, backed by British billionaire Mike Ashley, put the support for Hugo Boss supervisory board chairman Sturm to the test.
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