Lenzing Extends Management Board Mandate of Friedrich Weninger

Austria, Sep 27, 2011 - The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has extended the Management Board mandate of Friedrich Weninger (54) for a further three years until the end of 2014. Friedrich Weninger serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is accordingly responsible for the business operations of the Lenzing Group (except Engineering). Friedrich Weninger has been working for Lenzing for 22 years.

As a result of this decision, the Management Board of Lenzing AG will continue to consist of Peter Untersperger (Chairman and CEO), Friedrich Weninger (COO) and Thomas G. Winkler (CFO).