Bayer 04 Leverkusen announces leadership change in shareholders' committee

Werner Wenning will step down as chairman of the shareholders' committee at Bayer 04 Leverkusen on December 31, 2026. He will be succeeded by Wolfgang Nickl, who has been a member of the committee since March 2024, effective January 1, 2027.

Wenning, a long-time figure at Bayer, has led the committee for much of the last two decades, serving from 1999 to 2002 and again from 2010 to 2026. His tenure included significant sporting achievements for the club, most notably the 2024 double winning the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal, as well as the Supercup.

Fernando Carro, CEO of Bayer 04, praised Wenning for his experience and expertise, noting his support for the club's leadership. Wenning expressed gratitude for his ability to help shape the club's development and celebrate its recent historic successes.