Lancer Worldwide Culture | Comparably
Lancer Worldwide Claimed Company
Lancer is the leader in global beverage dispensing equipment, established in 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. Through quality and a passion for innovation, Lancer creates products that generate profit for its customers globally and gives them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Lancer is a subsidiary of Hoshizaki Corporation, one of the world's largest suppliers of commercial kitchen equipment. Lancer maintains sales and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, China, Asia and the United Kingdom. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
565
TOTAL
RATINGS
16429

Lancer Worldwide Company Culture

Lancer Worldwide Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

Lancer Worldwide CEO

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Matthew Whitener Lancer Worldwide's CEO
Matthew Whitener
86 /100

Diversity at Lancer Worldwide

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A-

Diverse employees at Lancer Worldwide have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Lancer Worldwide

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B

Women at Lancer Worldwide have rated Happiness, Team, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Lancer Worldwide eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

61

Lancer Worldwide employees are 61% more likely to recommend Lancer Worldwide as a great place to work

71%Promoters
19%Passives
10%Detractors

Working at Lancer Worldwide

Working at Lancer Worldwide is rated highly by 565 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lancer Worldwide employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Lancer Worldwide’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in San Antonio, TX. See below in detail how working at Lancer Worldwide was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Lancer Worldwide

A

Overall Company Culture at Lancer Worldwide is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Lancer Worldwide ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 565 Employees

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HR
83
HR83
Product
83
Product83
Operations
81
Operations81
Admin
80
Admin80
Customer Support
79
Customer Support79
IT
78
IT78
Quality
77
Quality77
Finance
75
Finance75
Sales & Marketing
74
Sales & Marketing74
Engineering
71
Engineering71

Lancer Worldwide Employee Reviews

Out of 2932 Lancer Worldwide employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lancer Worldwide improve their work culture.

89%
11%
Positive Reviews89%
Constructive Feedback11%

Positive Reviews From Lancer Worldwide Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The walls are super super white like a psych ward. It makes it look very clean.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They seem to be approachable
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They are open to help when needed

Constructive Feedback From Lancer Worldwide Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Always pie in the sky ideas and always a lack of execution
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Severe lack of cohesion, I can’t even
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    I was a super happy person when I started here a few years ago. I’m not exactly sure what changed in the middle of 2023, but there was a definite cultural shift both on my local

Lancer Worldwide Company Information

Lancer Worldwide Company Overview

Lancer is the leader in global beverage dispensing equipment, established in 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. Through quality and a passion for innovation, Lancer creates products that generate profit for its customers globally and gives them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Lancer is a subsidiary of Hoshizaki Corporation, one of the world's largest suppliers of commercial kitchen equipment. Lancer maintains sales and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, China, Asia and the United Kingdom.

Lancer Worldwide was founded in 1967 and its current CEO is Matthew Whitener. Since its inception 59 years ago, Lancer Worldwide has grown to 1300 employees.

Lancer Worldwide Mission, Vision & Values

Lancer Worldwide Mission Statement

To be the global leader in beverage dispensing equipment and technology while responsibly satisfying the thirst of billions.

Lancer Worldwide Vision Statement

Our purpose is to help create moments of joy for thirsty people around the world

Lancer Worldwide Values

  • Social Responsibility: Make a measurable, positive impact and leave a better world for future generations
  • Commitment & Execution: Unwavering desire for excellence, no matter the obstacles
  • Servant Leadership: Empower others with integrity, enthusiasm, and a passion for success
  • Continuous Improvement: Explore new ways to improve and deliver elevated performance
  • Integrity & Compliance: Build trust through responsible and disciplined actions and honesty

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Lancer Worldwide

We, the Hoshizaki Group, aim to realize a sustainable society and increase our corporate value through business activities, based on our management philosophy, “to be an ‘evolving company’ that can contribute to our customers and society.”



As a global company, we will respect human rights and strive to mitigate environmental impact throughout our operating businesses and supply chain and contribute to the environment and future generations.

At Lancer, social sustainability is at the heart of our manufacturing operations. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace while positively impacting the communities we serve. Our initiatives focus on fair labor practices, community engagement, and promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring that our growth benefits both our business and society at large.

Websitewww.lancerworldwide.com/
Founding Date1967
Tel210-310-7000
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.lancerworldwide.com/careers/
Social Sites
Headquarters
San Antonio HQ6655 Lancer Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78219
United States of America
Australia HQAustralia
Australia
Mexico HQMexico
Mexico
Europe HQEurope
Europe
China HQChina
China
  • We won the Pinnacle Award! We’re proud to be one of only nine companies in San Antonio to receive ReWorksSA’s Pinnacle Award, recognizing our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility!
  • Lancer Worldwide: Mexico Open House 2024
  • Lancer Worldwide has partnered with CAST STEM High School, providing life-changing internships and opportunities for CAST students.
  • This March, Lancer Worldwide proudly honors the achievements of our Strong-Willed Women organization—a program dedicated to empowering and developing future leaders. From attending the YWCA San Antonio Women of Influence Luncheon to hosting an inspiring talk with Bonita Owens, we continue to uplift women in their careers and leadership journeys. As we celebrate Women's History Month, we remain committed to fostering growth, inclusion, and equal representation for women at all levels. Let’s continue to support and uplift one another!
  • Throughout October, our community came together to support breast cancer survivors, fighters, and those still facing the challenge. Thank you to all who participated and donated—your kindness and dedication inspire us in the fight for a world without breast cancer.
  • Giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do! Huge shoutout to Melissa and the team for their dedication and generosity in supporting Haven for Hope. We’re proud to have such passionate individuals making a difference.
  • A big thank you to the students of St. Mary's University for visiting us! We truly appreciate your time, curiosity, and thoughtful engagement. It was a pleasure sharing insights and learning together. Wishing you all the best in your journey, and we look forward to future opportunities to connect!
  • We’re honored to support workforce development and help connect skilled graduates with opportunities in manufacturing. Excited to welcome talent to the Lancer team!

Lancer Worldwide Employees

Lancer Worldwide has 1300 employees in 5 locations. 565 employees at Lancer Worldwide have reviewed Lancer Worldwide 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 565 Lancer Worldwide employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Lancer Worldwide are pleased with their total compensation at Lancer Worldwide, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Lancer Worldwide are extremely happy with their team. 565 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Lancer Worldwide are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Lancer Worldwide believe the environment at Lancer Worldwide is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lancer Worldwide is comfortably fast. About 21% of the employees at Lancer Worldwide work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Lancer Worldwide are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Lancer Worldwide employees generally work 9.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Lancer Worldwide report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
93% of Lancer Worldwide employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Lancer Worldwide employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
90% of Lancer Worldwide employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Lancer Worldwide employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
92% of Lancer Worldwide employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Lancer Worldwide - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lancer Worldwide is that the company was prepared on their first day. Lancer Worldwide employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

Lancer Worldwide KPIs and OKRs

At Lancer Worldwide 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Lancer Worldwide's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 565 Lancer Worldwide employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 531 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes94%
No6%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Lancer Worldwide CEO & Leadership

Matthew Whitener Lancer Worldwide's CEO
86 /100

Lancer Worldwide CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)

Lancer Worldwide’s CEO Matthew Whitener started in this role in 2021. Matthew’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Antonio, TX. With a high CEO score, Matthew Whitener has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Lancer Worldwide’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Admin department. However, African American/Black employees, employees in the Engineering department, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Whitener’s leadership, Lancer Worldwide employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Lancer Worldwide could stand to see real improvement.

Lancer Worldwide Leadership

The Lancer Worldwide Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Matthew Whitener, EVP, Operations Scott Adams, and EVP, Global Sales & Marketing Marc Phillis

  • Matthew Whitener  CEO / President

    Matthew Whitener CEO / President

    Matthew Whitener serves as the CEO / President of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Scott Adams EVP, Operations

    Scott Adams serves as the EVP, Operations of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Marc Phillis EVP, Global Sales & Marketing

    Marc Phillis serves as the EVP, Global Sales & Marketing of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Wally Perez VP, Finance & Compliance Officer

    Wally Perez serves as the VP, Finance & Compliance Officer of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Dom Salvato VP, Engineering & Innovation

    Dom Salvato serves as the VP, Engineering & Innovation of Lancer Worldwide.

  • John Hawkins VP, Sustainability

    John Hawkins serves as the VP, Sustainability of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Becky Dubose VP, Brand & Channel Marketing

    Becky Dubose serves as the VP, Brand & Channel Marketing of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Michael Courbis VP, Global Accounts

    Michael Courbis serves as the VP, Global Accounts of Lancer Worldwide.

  • Omar Villa Director, Global HR & Safety

    Omar Villa serves as the Director, Global HR & Safety of Lancer Worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion at Lancer Worldwide

Diverse employees at Lancer Worldwide score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Lancer Worldwide in the Top 15% 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 Lancer Worldwide across various culture dimensions.

We are all different and unique, but we stand together as one with respect and inclusivity – contributing to our customers, our people and our society

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 93/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 86/100
Department - Admin
Diverse Employees 83/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 64/100
Department - Engineering
Men 71/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 73/100
Department - Finance

Lancer Worldwide Perks & Benefits

StongWILLed Women's Network, Birthday Lunches, Anniversary Celebrations, Holiday Celebrations, Contests, Free SWAG

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Lancer Worldwide PTO

Lancer Worldwide's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Lancer Worldwide's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lancer Worldwide

What is Lancer Worldwide address?

Lancer Worldwide location is at 6655 Lancer Blvd

Who is the CEO of Lancer Worldwide?

Lancer Worldwide CEO is Matthew Whitener, their score by employees is 86

What is Lancer Worldwide eNPS?

The eNPS for Lancer Worldwide is 61

How many employees work in Lancer Worldwide?

Lancer Worldwide has 1300 employees

What are the benefits at Lancer Worldwide?

Lancer Worldwide perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, 401K / Retirement Plan, Performance Bonus, Gym Membership / Reimbursement & Tuition Reimbursement

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