Governance Changes at Mersen

Paris, July 30, 2025 – Mersen (Euronext FR0000039620 – MRN), a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Salvador Lamas as successor to Luc Themelin as Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He will take office following the Annual General Meeting in May 2026.

Salvador Lamas, 52, is currently Chief Operating Officer of Mersen. He was selected by the Board of Directors following a succession process launched several months ago, which included the evaluation of internal and external candidates. Salvador Lamas has 30 years of international experience with major industrial groups such as Valeo, Areva T&D, Exxelia, and Mersen. 

Since joining Mersen in July 2021 as VP Business Unit, Salvador Lamas has successfully led the development of the Electrical Power business unit's Solutions for Power Management. He has played a key role in accelerating growth in traditional power electronics markets as well as in high-potential market segments such as energy storage and infrastructure for electric vehicles. He has recently focused on coordinating operational activities and improving Mersen's profitability.

At the close of the Annual General Meeting in May 2026, the Board of Directors will propose Luc Themelin, an existing Board member, to succeed Olivier Legrain, whose term as Chairman of the Board is expiring. This new structure will allow Luc Themelin to continue to contribute his expertise and experience, including 15 years in the CEO role, to the Board of Directors while supporting Salvador Lamas and his team in pursuing Mersen's strategic roadmap.