Based on the provisions set forth in the Rules of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange and applicable legislation, the NLB d.d. informs you that Luka Vesnaver took up his office as a member of the Supervisory Board of NLB d.d. on September 30, 2024, after the European Central Bank expressed the agreement with his appointment to this function, to which he was appointed on June 17, 2024 at the 42nd General Meeting of NLB d.d.

Luka Vesnaver is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce with vast knowledge and experience in the field of corporate finance in the region. He was appointed to a four-year term of office as a member of the NLB Supervisory Board.

In addition to him, the Supervisory Board of NLB consists of its Chairman Primož Karpe, his deputy Shrenik Dhirajlal Davda, Cvetka Selšek, Islam Osama Zekry, André-Marc Prudent-Toccanier, Mark William Lane Richards, and two employee representatives, namely Tadeja Žbontar Rems and Sergeja Kočar. The mandate of the latter also expired this year, however, the NLB Workers' Council has already appointed her for another term. Furthermore, the approval of the regulatory authorities for membership in the Supervisory Board is pending for Natalia Olegovna Ansell, who was also appointed at the NLB General Meeting in June.

“Together with colleagues from the Supervisory Board we are well aware that the challenges facing the Group and expectations of shareholders demand a professional, international best practice and highly functional Board, with the ability to constantly improve and seamlessly shift across the governance mental models of passive, mentoring, partnering and controlling Board. And having had the privilege to mirror us against the best-of-class international and global corporations’ boards, we are confident we can meet your expectations. NLB’s Supervisory Board is well-balanced and one of the most diverse international supervisory boards in the region, aiming to add value by sharing experience and expertise, as well as providing counsel and advice. At all times seeking to support NLB Group’s growth with prudent risk management, developing its talent pool, and delivering returns to you, our shareholders,” the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Primož Karpe said at the General Meeting in June.

From October 3rd, 2024, onwards until further notice you can find this information at the company's website www.nlb.si.