Circus SE (WKN: A2YN35 / ISIN: DE000A2YN355 / XETRA: CA1) has announced the appointment of Jurgen Thamm to its Supervisory Board, a move that brings decades of large-scale operational leadership to the company's robotics rollout. Shareholders elected Thamm at the Annual General Meeting with 98.35 percent approval.
Thamm brings more than 20 years of experience in the global food service sector, having previously served as Regional Director Continental Europe and as a member of the Executive Committee at Compass Group, one of the world's largest food services companies, serving over 5.5 billion meals per year across offices, schools, hospitals, and sports venues. His responsibilities included operations spanning multiple countries and thousands of sites.
His track record in scaling complex, distributed food operations across markets adds a new dimension of operational governance to Circus's board as the company moves through its next phase of growth. Ten months after launching commercial operations, Circus is on track to have more than 50 autonomous systems live across nine countries by year-end, with deployments spanning enterprise and defence customers, including the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and Ukrainian ground forces.
"Circus has built something rare: a robotics and AI platform that is already proving itself in the field, from defence deployments to enterprise rollouts. Having advised the Company since 2024, I've seen the pace of execution firsthand. I'm joining the Supervisory Board to help Circus scale that same discipline as it moves into its next phase of growth," said Jurgen Thamm.
"Jurgen has watched Circus scale from close up for almost two years. His industry insights across dozens of markets is exactly what we need on the board as we accelerate our rollout and deepen our position in defence and enterprise. We're glad to have him formally on board," said Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO and Founder of Circus.
Jurgen Thamm succeeds Mark Harre, after nearly three years of dedicated service. Circus thanked Mark Harre for his valuable contributions and commitment to the Company's growth over the past years.
This appointment is significant as Circus enters a critical growth phase, scaling from a few dozen to potentially hundreds of autonomous systems. Thamm's experience in managing large-scale operations across multiple markets will be invaluable in ensuring that Circus's expansion is both efficient and sustainable. His background at Compass Group, which operates in dozens of countries, provides insights into the complexities of international deployment, regulatory compliance, and supply chain management—all crucial for a company like Circus that aims to deploy robots in diverse environments, from military zones to corporate cafeterias.
Moreover, Thamm's appointment signals a strategic emphasis on operational excellence. As Circus diversifies its customer base to include defence and enterprise sectors, the need for robust governance and scalable processes becomes paramount. His presence on the board could also open doors to partnerships and contracts within the food service industry, leveraging his extensive network.
The company's progress is notable: within a year of commercial operations, it has secured contracts with the Bundeswehr and Ukrainian forces, demonstrating the real-world utility of its technology. With Thamm's operational expertise, Circus is better positioned to meet the demands of these high-stakes clients and expand its footprint globally.
In an industry where reliability and trust are paramount, having a seasoned executive like Thamm on the board sends a strong message to investors and customers alike. It underscores Circus's commitment to disciplined growth and its ambition to become a leader in autonomous food supply systems.
