

Diverse employees at GrafTech International have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGrafTech International employees are 17% more likely to recommend GrafTech International as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at GrafTech International is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. GrafTech International employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting GrafTech International’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at GrafTech International was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GrafTech International is rated C-
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GrafTech International ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 GrafTech International employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?It's great feeling that you are valued, and you are part of a team
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The mission and the vision of the company, and how we all are like a family
What are some of the best things about your team?Skill levels, and the communication
GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI) manufactures a range of graphite electrodes, products for the production of electric arc furnace (EAF)
Increase our throughput by maximizing the amount and speed of free cash flow generated at the defined constraint every day.
We enable customer leadership better and faster than our competition, through the creation, innovation and manufacture of carbon and graphite material science based solutions.
| Headquarter | 12900 Snow Road Independence, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.graftech.com |
| Founding Date | 1886 |
| Tel | 2166762624 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | EAF |
GrafTech International competitors include Brookfield Asset Management and SGL Carbon. GrafTech International ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GrafTech International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at GrafTech International have reviewed GrafTech International 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 GrafTech International employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GrafTech International are not very pleased with their total compensation at GrafTech International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GrafTech International are generally satisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at GrafTech International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GrafTech International believe the environment at GrafTech International is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GrafTech International is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at GrafTech International work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GrafTech International 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 in Cleveland, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cleveland, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
Employees’ understanding of GrafTech International's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 GrafTech International employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Joel’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Compared to GrafTech International’s competitors, Joel Hawthorne ranks right above Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt. Under Hawthorne’s leadership, GrafTech International employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Professional Development. Manager and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where GrafTech International could stand to see real improvement.
The GrafTech International Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Joel Hawthorne, CFO Mark Widmar, and CFO Quinn Coburn
Joel Hawthorne CEO / President
Joel Hawthorne serves as the CEO / President of GrafTech International.
Mark Widmar CFO
Mark Widmar serves as the CFO of GrafTech International.
Quinn Coburn CFO
Quinn Coburn serves as the CFO of GrafTech International. Quinn started at GrafTech International in September of 2015.... read more
Meredith Bandy Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Meredith Bandy serves as the Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications of GrafTech International.
Andy Reynolds Director, Product Development and Applied Technology
Andy Reynolds serves as the Director, Product Development and Applied Technology of GrafTech International. Andy started... read more
Dave Longsderff Director of Business & Sales
Dave Longsderff serves as the Director of Business & Sales of GrafTech International.
Catherine D Vice President Corporate Controller
Catherine D serves as the Vice President Corporate Controller of GrafTech International. Catherine started at GrafTech... read more
Ken Nowak Vice President
Ken Nowak serves as the Vice President of GrafTech International.
Michael Carr VP Financial Planning & Strategy
Michael Carr serves as the VP Financial Planning & Strategy of GrafTech International. Michael started at GrafTech... read more
How much do people at GrafTech International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GrafTech International is $122,203, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,209, or $57 per hour.
At GrafTech International, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,445 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,980 annually. Average GrafTech International salaries by department include: HR at $109,795, Legal at $163,155, Product at $151,265, and Business Development at $116,003. Half of GrafTech International salaries are above $119,209.
5 employees at GrafTech International rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at GrafTech International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at GrafTech International score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing GrafTech International in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GrafTech International across various culture dimensions.
GrafTech International's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. GrafTech International's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is GrafTech International address?
GrafTech International location is at 12900 Snow Road
Who is the CEO of GrafTech International?
GrafTech International CEO is Joel Hawthorne, their score by employees is 76
What is GrafTech International eNPS?
The eNPS for GrafTech International is 17
What is GrafTech International revenue?
GrafTech International revenue is $551M
What is the salary for Sales Associate in GrafTech International?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 66k