Overview
- Roughly 81% of about 900 voting members approved discharge of the outgoing board, enabling fresh elections at the ordinary members’ meeting.
- The elected supervisory board comprises Dr. Ines Kilian (548 votes), Michael Born (499), Michael Ziegenbalg (445), Thomas Blümel (428), Michael Grafe (422), Silke Donat (349) and Jens Heinig (312).
- Vice president Dr. Michael Bürger announced an ethics‑council proceeding against Blümel for allegedly sharing confidential documents, though he remains on the board pending the review.
- Auditor Jana Hesse reported a deficit of more than €600,000, while executives David Fischer and Thomas Brendel remain on paid leave until 30 June 2026.
- CEO Stephan Zimmermann, now the club’s only long‑term employed managing director, urged unity and quick action as the team sits 17th in the 2. Bundesliga.