The Supervisory Board of METRO AG

Jürgen Steinemann holds a degree in business administration from the European Business School in Wiesbaden, London and Paris, from which he graduated in 1985. From 1990 until 1998, Mr Steinemann held different managing positions for Eridania Beghin Say Group in the business-to-business marketing and sales divisions and was ultimately responsible for the area "corporate plan et stratégie" at the headquarters in Paris (France). From 1999 until 2001, Mr Steinemann was CEO of Loders Croklaan, a former subsidiary of Unilever. From 2001 until 2009, he was a member of the management board and COO of Nutreco (Netherlands). From 2009 until 2015, Mr Steinemann was CEO of Barry Callebaut AG; since 2014, he is a member of the board of directors of this company. From 2015 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO GROUP in July 2017, Mr Steinemann was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG) and from February 2016 its chairman. Since 2017, Mr Steinemann has been member and chairman of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Werner Klockhaus completed an apprenticeship as a merchant. He started his professional career as regional sales representative for Dahlhoff Schlüsseldienst. In 1984, Mr Klockhaus transferred to Massa AG where he assumed the position of vice head of department, before being announced head of department in 1990. From 1990 on, Mr Klockhaus served as full-time chairman of the works council and as representative of the general works council of Massa AG. In 1993, Mr Klockhaus was elected as a member of the supervisory board of Massa AG and stayed on in this position after Massa AG was taken over by real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH. Mr Klockhaus was vice chairman of the group works council of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG) from 2000 until 2011, when he assumed the position of chairman of the group works council until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017. From 2011 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group, Mr Klockhaus was also vice chairman of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG. Since 2013, he has been chairman of the general works council and vice chairman of the supervisory board of real,-SB-Warenhaus GmbH. Since 2017, Mr Klockhaus has been the chairman of the group works council as well as member and vice chairman of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Gwyn Burr studied economics and history at the University of Bradford (United Kingdom). After her studies, she joined Rowntree Mackintosh in 1984 where she held various positions before moving up to European marketing manager. In 1988, Mrs Burr joined ASDA Ltd. where she became marketing director in 1996 and subsequently progressed to roles as customer service director and financial services director. In 2001, she founded The Resultant Team Consultancy and was managing director until 2005. In the time from 2005 until 2013, Mrs Burr served as customer director and member of the operating board of J Sainsbury plc. Besides other mandates she currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Hammerson plc. From 2015 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mrs Burr was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, Gwyn Burr has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Thomas Dommel completed an apprenticeship as a coachbuilder with Thiele Fahrzeugbau (Bremen, Germany). From 1986 until 2004, Mr Dommel was employed as a driver at METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH in Sarstedt. Mr Dommel was elected to the company works council in 2004 where he was a representative for the area of storage and administration until 2008, when he became chairman of the general works council. From 2013 until 2014, Mr Dommel was the group leader for vehicle disposition at METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH in Altlandsberg. Since 2009, Mr Dommel has been vice chairman of the supervisory board of METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH; and since 2014, Mr Dommel has been chairman of the general works council of METRO LOGISTICS Germany GmbH. From 2015 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mr Dommel was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, he has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Prof. Dr Edgar Ernst holds a degree in mathematics and business administration from the University of Cologne (Germany) as well as the degree Master of Operations Research from the University of Aachen (Germany). After completing his studies, he graduated in 1982 from the doctoral program of the University of Aachen as Dr rer. pol. Prof. Dr Ernst started his professional career with McKinsey & Company Inc. in 1983. In 1986, he assumed the position of director corporate development at the mail-order company Quelle GmbH. From 1990 until 1992, Prof. Dr Ernst managed the planning and controlling division of Deutsche Bundespost POSTDIENST (subsequently: Deutsche Post AG), before functioning as CFO there until 2007. From 2006 until 2008, he was a member of the management board of the foundation WHU. Since 2006, Prof. Dr Ernst has been an honorary professor at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. Since 2011, he has served as president of Deutsche Prüfstelle für Rechnungslegung (German Financial Reporting Enforcement Panel). Prof. Dr Ernst currently serves as member of various supervisory boards. Since 2017, Prof. Dr Ernst has been a member of the supervisory of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Dr Florian Funck holds a degree in business administration from the University of Münster (Germany), where he also worked as a scientific assistant. Dr Funck began his professional career in 1999 with Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH in Duisburg (Germany). After being employed in the corporate controlling and accounting department, Dr Funck became its director in 2002. In June 2004, Dr Funck was appointed to the management board of TAKKT AG where he was responsible for controlling and finance. Since 2011, Dr Funck has been a member of the management board of Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH. He is responsible for the areas of controlling, accounting, taxes, finance and general services. Since 2012, Dr Funck has been a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, he has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Michael Heider completed an apprenticeship as a chef. He joined METRO Großhandelsgesellschaft mbH Wuppertal where he held various functions including lastly in the incoming goods department. In 1990, Mr Heider became a member of the works council and since 2006 has been a full-time chairman of the works council at the Schwelm (Germany) warehouse. In the same year Mr Heider was elected a member of the general works council of METRO Cash & Carry Deutschland GmbH before becoming vice chairman of the general works council in 2010. Since 2013, he has been a member of the supervisory board of METRO Großhandelsgesellschaft mbH. Since 2017, Mr Heider has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Andreas Herwarth holds a degree in business administration and worked as a SAP-trainer and -consultant for SAP accounting- and controlling-modules. After employments at Jacques’ Weindepot, CLS-Unternehmensberatung, Mannesmann-Demag Baumaschinen, Thyssen Guss AG and T-Systems Unternehmensberatung, Mr Herwarth has been employed with the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG) in 2002. Until 2011, Mr Herwarth worked in the corporate accounting department. Mr Herwarth was elected chairman of the works council of the old METRO AG in 2006 and has been representing the interests of the employees, since 2011 in his position as a full-time works council representative. From 2008 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mr Herwarth was also a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG. Since 2017, he has been vice chairman of the works council and member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred in the scope of the demerger.

Peter Küpfer is a certified auditor (diplomierter Wirtschaftsprüfer). He began his professional career at RTS Revisions- und Steuerberatungs AG where he was employed from 1964 until 1971. In 1972 he transferred to Revisuisse Price Waterhouse (Basel and Zurich) where he became a member of the board of directors. In 1985, he assumed the position of CFO of Financière Credit Suisse First Boston (London and Zug) before becoming CFO of Credit Suisse First Boston (New York) in 1988. From 1989 until 1996, Mr Küpfer was a member of the management board of Credit Suisse Holding and assumed various positions within the Credit Suisse Group. Among others, in 1990, he took the position of president of the board of directors of Credit Suisse Life. In addition, Mr Küpfer served as chairman of the management board of Privatbank-Gruppe and Bank Leu AG. Since 1997, Mr Küpfer has been an independent business consultant. Mr Küpfer has served as member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG) since 2005. Since 2017, he has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Susanne Meister completed an apprenticeship as a salesperson. She started her professional career at Wertkauf. Wertkauf was acquired by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in 1997. In 2007, METRO AG acquired the German Wal-Mart branches. Mrs Meister was employed as a cashier, until 2002. Since 2002, she has been employed as full-time chairwoman of the works council of the Real hypermarket Duckwitzstraße in Bremen (Germany). From 2013 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mrs Meister was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, Mrs Meister has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Dr Angela Pilkmann holds a degree from the Moscow School of Economics. She started her professional career as a purchaser at Interbuy Handelsgesellschaft mbH, a former subsidiary of ASKO Deutsche Kaufhaus AG which, in turn, was later merged with METRO AG. Dr Pilkmann subsequently held several different positions within METRO Group. In 2006, Dr Pilkmann was appointed department manager for the fresh foods division at real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH. Dr Pilkmann is currently head of the department food at real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH and a member of the management board of Liqueur & Wine Trade GmbH. From 2016 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Dr Pilkmann was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, Dr Pilkmann has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Theo de Raad holds a degree in sociology from the University of Tilburg (The Netherlands). From 1971 on, Mr de Raad began his career as a consultant. From 1973 until 1977, Mr de Raad was product group manager at Hamido Food Industries. Mr de Raad then assumed the position of marketing manager at SHV Shipping Group N.V. from 1978 until 1979. Subsequently, Mr de Raad transferred to Makro N.V. From 1980 until 1994, Mr de Raad held positions as operations manager at makro Belgium, president of Makro Thailand and president of Makro Indonesia. Mr de Raad was a member of the management board of SHV Makro N.V. from 1994 until 1995, before becoming chairman of the management board from 1996 until 1997, while also serving on the board of SHV Holdings N.V. From 1998 until 2000, Mr de Raad was a member of the management board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). As a member of the management board of Ahold N.V., Mr de Raad was responsible for the areas Asia and Latin America from 2001 until 2005. From 2004 onwards, Mr de Raad was a member of various supervisory boards, such as of Vion N.V. and Corbion N.V. Since 2006 Mr de Raad has been a member of the supervisory board of HAL Holding N.V. From 2008 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mr de Raad was a member of the supervisory of the old METRO AG. Since 2017, Mr de Raad has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Dr Fredy Raas holds a degree in business administration of the University St. Gallen (Switzerland) with a focus on accounting and controlling. In 1988, he graduated from the doctoral program as Dr oec. HSG. From 1984 until 1986, he was a scientific assistant and lecturer at the Institute of Management of the University St. Gallen. From 1986 until 1991, Dr Raas worked as an inhouse-consultant in the area of central logistics for Siemens group where he managed projects regarding the restructuration of business areas in Europe and the USA. In 1991 Dr Raas joined the still privately held METRO group as CFO at Metro International Handels AG (until 1996). After the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG) went public in 1996, Dr Raas served as CFO at METRO Cash & Carry Deutschland GmbH, Düsseldorf. From 1998 until 2001, Dr Raas assumed the position of CFO at Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte AG, at that time a sales line of METRO group. In 2001, Dr Raas responded to the call of Prof. Beisheim and assumed several managing positions in the family office of the METRO founder. In 2013, Dr Raas has been reappointed chairman of the foundation board of Prof. Otto Beisheim Stiftung in Munich and vice-president of the foundation council of Prof. Otto Beisheim-Stiftung in Baar, Switzerland. He is also managing director at the respective asset management companies. Since 2013, Dr Raas has been a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG. Since 2017, he has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Xaver Schiller completed an apprenticeship with METRO Cash & Carry Deutschland GmbH in 1979 and has since then been employed by this company. In 1980, he was appointed as shift supervisor of the computer center, before assuming the position as director at the computer center in 1988. Since 2006, Mr Schiller has been representing the interests of the employees of METRO Cash & Carry Deutschland GmbH as chairman of the general works council. From 2008 until the effectiveness of the demerger of METRO group in July 2017, Mr Schiller was a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, Mr Schiller has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt holds a degree in textile design from the Art and Design School in Stockholm (Sweden). In addition, Mrs Sjöstedt graduated with a degree in economics & marketing from the IHM Business School in Malmö (Sweden), in 2003. Further professional background was later gained through various courses and programs, one being an Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (USA). Mrs Sjöstedt began her career as a fashion designer with Wellglow Manufacturing Company Ltd. in 1991, with base in both Hong Kong and Sweden, followed by some years with entrepreneurial activities. In 2003, Mrs Sjöstedt joined the IKEA Group where she held various international positions with digital and online as well as branding, sales and supply chain responsibilities. In 2009, she became the retail manager/CEO of IKEA group in the Netherlands and in 2012 the deputy global retail manager/member of the Executive Management Global Retail as well as member of the board of directors for IKEA Food Services. In 2014, Mrs Sjöstedt was CEO at Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH. Since 2016, Mrs Sjöstedt has been CEO at Georg Jensen A/S in Copenhagen (Denmark). Since 2017, Mrs Sjöstedt has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Dr Liliana Solomon holds an MBA from INSEAD business school and has a doctor's degree in physics. Over the past 20 years, Dr Solomon has held various senior executive offices, including positions as CEO, CFO and COO with numerous companies in the telecommunications and technology industry, such as Vodafone, Cable & Wireless Communications, Deutsche Telekom and in private equity owned companies. In 2016, Dr Solomon has been appointed CFO at Arqiva Group Ltd. Since 2015, she has been a member of the supervisory board of Scout 24 AG. Since 2017, Dr Solomon has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Alexandra Soto graduated from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (France), in 1990. She started her career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc in London and moved to Lazard & Co. Ltd., in 1993. In 2000, she became partner of Lazard Partners. In the course of her career, Mrs Soto has advised corporate cross-border transactions in different sectors. From 2010 until 2014, Mrs Soto served as a non-executive director on the board of directors and the audit committee of Bull S.A. From 2010 until 2016, she served as a member on the board of directors of Lazard Frères Banque S.A. Mrs Soto is currently COO of Lazard Europe and serves on several internal group management committees; as a senior banker she is working across geographies based in London. Since 2017, Mrs Soto has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

After her apprenticeship as a salesperson Angelika Will started her professional career with Kamphaus. In 1974 she transferred to the METRO Cash & Carry warehouse in Düsseldorf (Germany), where, among other things, she was assistant to the divisional management in the area of goods as well as preliminary accounting controls and also worked in the customer service office. From 1998 until 2015, Mrs Will was a full-time member and chairwoman of the works council of METRO Cash & Carry Deutschland GmbH. She was also a member of the supervisory board of METRO Großhandelsgesellschaft mbH from 2003 until 2013. Mrs Will retired end of June 2015. Currently, Mrs Will is honorary judge for the Federal Labor Court Erfurt (Germany) and secretary of the Regional Association Board North Rhine-Westphalia of DHV – Die Berufsgewerkschaft e.V. (federal specialist group trade). Since 2008, Mrs Will has been a member of the supervisory board of the old METRO AG (now: CECONOMY AG). Since 2017, she has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Manfred Wirsch studied theology, philosophy and educational sciences. He has been a technical employee at ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Germany and Switzerland since 1984. From 1988 until 1989, he completed an internal master craftsman training (Meisterausbildung). From 1988 until 2011 he held various functions as employee representative with ArcelorMittal Group including chairman of the general works council. Currently Mr Wirsch is a trade union secretary and member of the North Rhine-Westphalia District Council of ver.di Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft e.V., with various functions within trade union commissions and committees. Since 2004, he has held offices within various branches of the statutory accident insurance including, inter alia, chairman of the management board of the Berufsgenossenschaft Handel und Warenlogistik and chairman of the management board of the Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV). Since 2015, he has been a member of the main committee of Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallkliniken. Since 2017, Mr Wirsch has also been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.

Since 1997, Silke Zimmer has been working as a trade union secretary with various functions for trade union trade, banks and insurance, at a later time ver.di Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft e.V. In 1999, she transferred to the regional department for trade, banks and insurance. Since 2012, Mrs Zimmer has been the head of the regional department for trade (ver.di North-Rhine Westphalia) and serves as negotiator in trade related employment matters as a representative of the union in North-Rhine Westphalia. Since 2017, Mrs Zimmer has been a member of the supervisory board of the new METRO AG (formerly: METRO Wholesale & Food Specialist AG), the entity to which the METRO wholesale and food retail business was transferred within the scope of the demerger.