Evolva announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Christian Wichert as new CEO. Christian Wichert has a proven track record of transforming organizations and managing for performance. His broad international experience in Europe as well as North and South America spans across the Specialty Chemicals/Life Sciences, Water and Consumer Packaged Goods industries, among others.

As a results-oriened leader he builds high performing teams focused on business delivery. Christian Wichert will take over responsibility of Chief Executive Officer as of February 8. He will present himself to the media and the investment community on occasion of the publication of Evolva's full-year 2021 results on March 10, 2022. Oliver Walker, who played a pivotal role in the company's strategic development and transformation over the last five years, will hand over responsibilities as of February 8, 2022.

He will be available to support the company in an advisory role over the next 12 months.