Dr. René Umlauft (49), a member of the MAN SE Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, has informed the Supervisory Board at MAN SE of his intention to undertake a career change. In view of this decision, the Supervisory Board will be designating a successor at short notice. The term of Dr. Umlauft's contract would normally end on August 31, 2014.

Until then, Dr. Umlauft is to be granted leave of absence with immediate effect.