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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGerdau employees are -51% more likely to recommend Gerdau as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Gerdau is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gerdau employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Environment and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Gerdau’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Gerdau was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Gerdau is rated C
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Gerdau ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Gerdau employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The personal nature of the process. They actually cared.
What are some of the best things about your team?comradery and teamwork was the best part.
What is the best part about your compensation package?nothing is good about the package
Manufacturer of specialty steel products. The company is engaged in the production of crude steel and related long rolled products, drawn products and long specialty products.
Gerdau was founded in 1901 and its current CEO is Andre Bier Gerdau. Since its inception 125 years ago, Gerdau has grown to 30014 employees.
| Headquarter | Avenida Farrapos 1811, Porto Alegre 90220-005 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gerdau.com |
| Founding Date | 1901 |
| Tel | 7 |
| Company Status | Private |
Gerdau competitors include Linamar and Carpenter Technology Corporation. Gerdau ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gerdau compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Gerdau has 30014 employees. 7 employees at Gerdau have reviewed Gerdau 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 7 Gerdau employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Gerdau are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Gerdau, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Gerdau are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Gerdau are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Gerdau believe the environment at Gerdau is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gerdau is comfortably fast.
Overall, the employees at Gerdau are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 this moment no Gerdau employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Gerdau's KPIs and OKRs.
Gerdau’s CEO Andre Bier Gerdau started in this role in 2010. Andre’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Andre in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Andre Bier Gerdau’s employees rank Gerdau in the Top 10% for Team, in the Top 15% for Meetings, and in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Gerdau’s competitors, Andre Bier Gerdau ranks below Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz.
The Gerdau Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Andre Bier Gerdau, Vice President & General Manager Josh Wigger, and Vice President & General Manager Carlos Zanoelo
Andre Bier Gerdau CEO / President
Andre Bier Gerdau serves as the CEO / President of Gerdau.
Josh Wigger Vice President & General Manager
Josh Wigger serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Josh currently resides in... read more
Carlos Zanoelo Vice President & General Manager
Carlos Zanoelo serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Carlos currently... read more
James Christina Vice President and General Manager
James Christina serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. James currently... read more
Casimiro Liborio Vice President and General Manager
Casimiro Liborio serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Casimiro currently... read more
Dean Peery Vice President and General Manager
Dean Peery serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Dean currently resides... read more
Mark Quiring Vice President and General Manager
Mark Quiring serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Mark currently resides... read more
Mark Olson Vice President of Operations
Mark Olson serves as the Vice President of Operations of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Mark currently resides in the... read more
Rob Thompson Vice President Sales, Marketing & Logistics
Rob Thompson serves as the Vice President Sales, Marketing & Logistics of Gerdau Long Steel North America. Rob currently... read more
How much do people at Gerdau get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gerdau is $131,514, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,983, or $62 per hour.
At Gerdau, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,408 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,620 annually. Average Gerdau salaries by department include: Customer Support at $68,991, Legal at $198,840, Engineering at $141,912, and Sales at $144,168. Half of Gerdau salaries are above $128,983.
4 employees at Gerdau rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Gerdau rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies (based on 4 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Gerdau employees include job titles like Director of Engineering. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Gerdau employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gerdau across various culture dimensions.
Gerdau PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Gerdau address?
Gerdau location is at Avenida Farrapos 1811, Porto Alegre
Who is the CEO of Gerdau?
Gerdau CEO is Andre Bier Gerdau, their score by employees is 58
What is Gerdau eNPS?
The eNPS for Gerdau is -51
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Gerdau?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 229k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Gerdau?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Gerdau is 69k