Munich, 21 February 2022

Telefónica Deutschland extends CEO contract with Markus Haas

At today's meeting, the Supervisory Board of Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG approved the appointment of Markus Haas as the company's CEO for a further three-year term until 31 December 2025. His current contract is valid until 31 December 2022. Markus Haas has been CEO of Telefónica Deutschland since January 2017 and leads the seven-member Management Board. Previously, the fully qualified lawyer, who has held various management positions at the company since 1998, led the core operating business of the telecommunications provider as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

During Markus Haas' tenure, Telefónica Deutschland has executed its ambitious plans in a focused and value-creating way. Following the successful completion of the integration of the E-Plus Group and the associated delivery of extensive synergies, the company embarked on a dynamic growth path under his leadership. In the past two years, the company has generated sustainable operational and financial momentum on the back of its 'investment for growth' programme. Telefónica Deutschland gained market share and achieved network parity with competition on the back of its extensive coverage expansion. This is well documented by strong customer gains, high satisfaction rates among customers as well as employees, and numerous awards.

Under the leadership of CEO Markus Haas, Telefónica Deutschland will continue to execute its successful and sustainable strategy to deliver profitable growth and continued attractive shareholder returns.

Further information

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG
Investor Relations
Georg-Brauchle-Ring 50

80992 München

Christian Kern, Director Investor Relations; (m) +49 179 9000 208

Marion Polzer, CIRO, Head of Investor Relations; (m) +49 176 7290 1221

Eugen Albrecht, CIRO, Senior Investor Relations Officer; (m) +49 176 3147 5260

(t) +49 89 2442 1010

[email protected]

www.telefonica.de/investor-relations

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