Jan 31 (Reuters) - Leoni AG:
* SAYS TO APPOINT EXTERNAL CANDIDATE AS CEO
* PROCESS OF APPOINTING A SUCCESSOR TO THE CEO IS WELL UNDER WAY AND IS LIKELY TO BE COMPLETED IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE
* CFO KARL GADESMANN WILL ACT AS SPOKESPERSON FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNTIL FUTURE CEO TAKES OFFICE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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