Schot Appointed as Marelli Chair Following Chapter 11 Exit

GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Ad Hoc Group of lenders to Marelli, a global mobility technology supplier to the automotive industry, today announced that Abraham ("Bram") Schot will join as Chair of the Board of Directors of Marelli upon the company's emergence from Chapter 11 and once all conditions precedent to the restructuring have been satisfied.

Schot, who most recently served as CEO of Audi and has held senior roles for over three decades in the automotive industry, including at Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen Group, will support Marelli's Chief Executive Officer Laurent Favre and leadership team in delivering the company's strategic priorities. As Chair, Schot will bring significant board experience to the table, having served as Independent Non-executive Deputy Chairman of Shell, Non-executive Director of Signify, Non-executive Director of Cognizant, and Non-executive Deputy Chairman of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA. He is also a Senior Advisor at the Carlyle Group.

The group of senior lenders to Marelli comprises investment funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, MBK Partners, funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Deutsche Bank, and Polus Capital Management.

The appointment of Bram Schot as Chair of Marelli's Board of Directors is significant for the company's future direction and stability. With his extensive experience in the automotive industry, Schot will bring valuable insights and leadership to help guide Marelli through its restructuring and emerge as a stronger, more competitive entity. His appointment underscores the confidence of the lenders in the company's ability to navigate its current challenges and position itself for long-term success in the global mobility technology sector.