Overview
- Handelsblatt reports the former finance minister is set to take a seat on the supervisory board of Lhoist Germany, a leading limestone producer.
- Lhoist Germany, a unit of Belgium’s Lhoist Group, operates as Rheinkalk with quarries in North Rhine‑Westphalia that supply steel, chemical and construction sectors undergoing transformation.
- Sources cited by Handelsblatt say Lindner aims to contribute his geo‑ and industry‑policy experience to the role.
- The German cabinet approved his requested external employments in October, in line with rules requiring ex‑ministers to report outside activities for 18 months.
- Lindner has added posts as Autoland AG deputy chairman from January and roles at Stepstone, Teneo and Hegedorn, prompting criticism and calls for clarification from business groups, according to t‑online.