


Diverse employees at GEA Group have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GEA Group have rated Environment, Meetings, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
GEA Group employees are 13% more likely to recommend GEA Group as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at GEA Group is rated average by 124 employees, across various culture dimensions. GEA Group employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Office Culture, and Compensation categories, putting GEA Group’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Antonio, TX. See below in detail how working at GEA Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GEA Group is rated C+
Last updated months ago
GEA Group ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 91 GEA Group employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GEA Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
What are some of the best things about your team?The people. Definitely the people
What are some of the best things about your team?Diversity, experience, dedication, the urge to make tomorrow better than today.
What makes you most happy at work?That i have the freedom to make my own mark and take action on things I believe will make tomorrow better than today.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I work for a company who doesn't let all his employees know what's happening the next day
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Being able to lead development process.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?The complete process, especially the initial selection
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally
GEA is proud to serve customers around the world in the food, beverage, chemical, pharma, dairy processing, dairy farming and marine industries. Many of these sectors are experiencing tremendous growth given global trends and other socio-economic drivers – contributing to GEA’s solid performance. Our strategy for the next five years, Mission 26, is based on strengthening our position in these key industries while focusing on defined levers to accelerate profitable growth and better serve our customers
GEA provides the world with innovative solutions for smart food processing and for a more efficient use of energy resources. GEA is a global engineering group recognized for its excellent technologies, its dedication to provide best solutions to its customers, and its management principles
| Headquarter | D Hanis, TX Germany |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gea.com/nl/index.jsp |
| Founding Date | 1881 |
| Tel | +49 211 9136-0 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GEAGF |
GEA Group competitors include Innit and Fresh Direct. GEA Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GEA Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

124 employees at GEA Group have reviewed GEA Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 124 GEA Group employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GEA Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at GEA Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GEA Group are generally satisfied with their team. 124 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at GEA Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GEA Group believe the environment at GEA Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GEA Group is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at GEA Group work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at GEA Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GEA Group is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. GEA Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At GEA Group 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of GEA Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 GEA Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Stefan’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Antonio, TX. GEA Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to GEA Group’s competitors, Stefan Klebert ranks right above Fresh Direct CEO David McInerney. Under Klebert’s leadership, GEA Group employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where GEA Group could stand to see real improvement.
The GEA Group Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Stefan Klebert, CFO - Americas Alfredo Civallero, and Senior Vice President Peter-Caspar Hamel
Stefan Klebert CEO / President
Stefan Klebert serves as the CEO / President of GEA Group.
Alfredo Civallero CFO - Americas
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Peter-Caspar Hamel Senior Vice President
Peter-Caspar Hamel serves as the Senior Vice President of GEA Group.
Steven McGady Vice President of Sales North America
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Robert Johnson Vice President
Robert Johnson serves as the Vice President of GEA Group.
Federico Sanchez Managing Director Latin America
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Matt Barley Senior Director - Skid & Electrical Engineering
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Rodrigo Menino Chief Financial Officer - Equipment North America
Rodrigo Menino serves as the Chief Financial Officer - Equipment North America of GEA Group.
Gary Schrift Vice President - Utilities Applications North America
Gary Schrift serves as the Vice President - Utilities Applications North America of GEA Group.
How much do people at GEA Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GEA Group is $134,016, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,782, or $62 per hour.
At GEA Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,271 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,221 annually. Average GEA Group salaries by department include: Engineering at $141,963, Customer Support at $158,089, Sales at $147,222, and Operations at $112,652. Half of GEA Group salaries are above $129,782.
58 employees at GEA Group rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 180 ratings) while 57 employees at GEA Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 61 ratings).
Salaries contributed from GEA Group employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Executive Assistant, and Technical Support. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from GEA Group employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $127k | $127k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at GEA Group score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing GEA Group in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GEA Group across various culture dimensions.
GEA Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. GEA Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of GEA Group?
GEA Group CEO is Stefan Klebert, their score by employees is 75
What is GEA Group eNPS?
The eNPS for GEA Group is 13
What is the salary for Product Manager in GEA Group?
Product Manager average salary in the US is 131k
What are the salaries in the Legal in GEA Group?
The average salaries for Legal in GEA Group is 162k
Who are GEA Group competitors?
GEA Group main competitors are Innit, Fresh Direct