PRESS RELEASE

Passing the leadership baton at Panduit EMEA

Jens Holzhammer succeeds Ralph Lolies as the new managing director

• Jens Holzhammer joins Panduit EMEA as managing director
• Panduit Board thank Ralph Lolies on his retirement, as managing director, EMEA
• Holzhammer shares Board’s vision for Panduit’s continued growth in the region
• Focus on innovation, partnership and customer satisfaction key priorities for new MD

Frankfurt am Main, 7 January 2025 – Panduit, the global physical and electrical infrastructure for data centres, industrial and building automation provider, has today announced the appointment of Jens Holzhammer as its new Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this role, Jens Holzhammer will drive the strategic direction and continued growth of the $1.4 billion family-owned company, in this important region.

With extensive experience in various industries and expertise in developing new markets and customers, Jens Holzhammer brings a broad range of technical and commercial expertise to his new role.

“We are delighted to welcome Jens Holzhammer to our team. His skills and experience will play a key role in continuing to grow Panduit's presence and success in the EMEA region,' said Ralph Lolies, who has been Panduit's EMEA managing director for over 10 years and is retiring on 1^st January 2025. “In recent years, we have set the course for a successful future, both strategically and in terms of our people. I am proud of the developments of the last five years, which demonstrate the potential of our team and our region. Not only have we achieved profitable and above-average growth, we have also laid the foundations for sustainable success.”

Underlining the extraordinary opportunities for the company, Jens Holzhammer stated. "Panduit combines the agility of a start-up with the stability and insight of an established market player. The company is excellently well positioned in several growth areas - from sustainable data centre infrastructure and intelligent building networking to renewable energy and, of course, the industrial environment. I am looking forward to seizing these great opportunities and significantly expanding Panduit's business in the EMEA region.”

Before joining Panduit, Jens Holzhammer held various management positions, including CEO, with international companies in the electronics and IT industries. He holds a degree in Communications Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and an MBA from Henley Business School.

Jens Holzhammer brings a wealth of expertise and a real passion for technical innovation and profitable growth. His vision for Panduit includes fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry.

“I am convinced that together we can achieve great things. Panduit has great potential to achieve an even stronger market position in the EMEA region and to set new standards in the industry.” said Jens Holzhammer.