Overview

• The decision was taken at an ordinary supervisory board meeting on Friday, with the contract term not disclosed.
• Rühl-Hamers has overseen Schalke’s finances on the board since 2020 after joining the club in 2010.
• Supervisory chair Axel Hefer praised her as a steadying force and pointed to a support cooperative and bond refinancing as central milestones.
• Club figures show total liabilities fell from about €238 million on June 30, 2021, to €150 million on December 31, 2024.
• Rühl-Hamers said Schalke is nearing a financial turning point and urged the club to continue its current course.