Scott Technology appoints new CEO

17 July 2024

Scott Technology Ltd Appoints New CEO

Scott Technology Ltd (NZX: SCT) Chairman, Stuart McLauchlan is pleased to announce the appointment
of Mike Christman as CEO. Mr Christman replaces John Kippenberger who steps down at the end of
August 2024.

The appointment follows a thorough global recruitment process to identify and consider suitable
candidates.

Currently based in the UK, Mike is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in the
automated logistics and materials handling industry. He is recognised for his innovative leadership and
ability to drive significant operational excellence and profitable business growth.

“We are excited to welcome Mike as CEO. Mike brings extensive experience and a proven track record
of delivering excellence across complex global organizations. He is a highly capable leader, and we are
excited to have him join Scott to lead our business”, said Mr McLauchlan.

Mr Christman will join Scott from Vanderlande B.V., a global leader in the supply of logistics automation,
where he has been the Global Executive Vice President of the Parcel segment since April 2021. In that
role Mike has overseen a team of approximately 2000 FTEs and has been responsible for managing
annual revenues exceeding €450 million. Mr Christman has played a pivotal role in defining the global
market strategy and spearheading growth initiatives. His strategic focus encompasses R&D technology
roadmaps, global people development plans, and long-term customer service agreements, ensuring
sustained growth and market leadership.

‘I am honoured and proud to be invited by Scott to join and lead the organisation through the next
chapter of growth. Building upon Scott’s already proven rich history of high performing teams,
innovation, quality and deep customer focus, I look forward to developing further the strategy led by
John. We will work hard to deliver even greater customer value through deepening our understanding
of our customer’s needs, addressing those needs through market leading innovations and of course the
highly talented Scott team’, said Mike.

Prior to his current role, Mike held various leadership positions at Vanderlande including Managing
Director for the UK and Singapore where he led major transformations and achieved significant business
milestones, including securing the largest order in Vanderlande Airports' history.

Mike is a Chartered Engineer, holds a Master of Sciences from the University of Glasgow and is PMP
Certified. He will commence his new role in October 2024 following his relocation to Auckland.


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About Scott
Scott delivers smart automation and robotic solutions that transform industries by making
businesses safer, more productive and more efficient. Our diverse capability makes us the first
choice for hundreds of the world’s leading brands. With design and build operations across
Australasia, China, Europe and America and 110 years of engineering excellence, Scott is the global
expert in automation.

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