Proto Labs Settles Exit of Former EMEA Vice President Bjoern Klaas
Proto Labs disclosed a settlement agreement with Bjoern Klaas, former Vice President and General Manager of the EMEA region, who left his role in July 2024. His termination date will be November 30, 2024, and he will receive severance, bonus, and equity vesting terms. The filing describes a departure of a former officer, not a change in company leadership or financial results.
Key points
- Settlement Agreement dated October 1, 2024 among Proto Labs, Proto Labs Germany GmbH and Bjoern Klaas
- Termination date set for November 30, 2024
- Base salary severance of EUR 299,792, equal to one times annualized base salary
- Company waived Klaas' non-compete and non-solicitation obligations and will pay half of his base salary for one year
The filing
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