Executive Board
GEA’s business is managed by an Executive Board that comprises three members. The committee constitutes the management body of GEA Group and is responsible for running the international company with operations all around the globe. The Executive Board represents the group, both internally and externally, and organizes the general management of its business. The members of GEA’s Executive Board are appointed by the Supervisory Board for a term of three years, respectively, with a renewal of the mandate being possible.
Chairman of the Executive Board
Stefan Klebert
Since February 2019 Stefan Klebert has been the Chairman of the Executive Board of which he has been a member since November 2018 (appointed until December 2026).
In his capacity as a member of the Executive Board, he is responsible for all five Divisions as well as the Regions & Countries organizations. Furthermore, he fills the role of Labor Relations Director. In addition to Human Resources, he also oversees Sustainability, Digitalization, Group Communications & Brand, and Corporate Legal, Compliance & Insurance.
Before joining the company, Stefan Klebert was at the helm of Schuler AG, holding the reins of the international industrial group for a period of eight years as CEO. At the start of his career, he worked in the automation technology division of Festo in the field of sales and marketing. In addition, he has filled senior management positions in various stock-listed companies, including the role of managing director in the elevator industry at Schindler and that of divisional board member at Thyssenkrupp.
Stefan Klebert, born in Stuttgart, Germany, in June 1965, is a fully trained machinist, studied mechanical engineering at the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Brunel University, London, UK.
In his capacity as a member of the Executive Board, he is responsible for all five Divisions as well as the Regions & Countries organizations. Furthermore, he fills the role of Labor Relations Director. In addition to Human Resources, he also oversees Sustainability, Digitalization, Group Communications & Brand, and Corporate Legal, Compliance & Insurance.
Before joining the company, Stefan Klebert was at the helm of Schuler AG, holding the reins of the international industrial group for a period of eight years as CEO. At the start of his career, he worked in the automation technology division of Festo in the field of sales and marketing. In addition, he has filled senior management positions in various stock-listed companies, including the role of managing director in the elevator industry at Schindler and that of divisional board member at Thyssenkrupp.
Stefan Klebert, born in Stuttgart, Germany, in June 1965, is a fully trained machinist, studied mechanical engineering at the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany, and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Brunel University, London, UK.
Chief Financial Officer
Alexander Kocherscheidt
Alexander Kocherscheidt joined the Executive Board as CFO in November 2025 (appointed until October 2028). All divisional CFOs report to him and he is also responsible for Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Treasury, Corporate Tax, Customs & Foreign Trade, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Information Security and the global IT organization.
Alexander Kocherscheidt began his career in investment banking at Sal. Oppenheim. In 2006, he joined ThyssenKrupp as Senior Project Manager M&A. In 2010, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer at ThyssenKrupp Elevator UK based in London. From 2013 to 2019, he served as CFO for ATLAS Elektronik.
In 2019, Alexander Kocherscheidt joined GEA Group as Senior Vice President Finance, where he oversaw group functions including Controlling, Planning and Risk Management, with the regional CFOs reporting to him. In 2024, he assumed the CFO role for GEA’s Liquid and Powder Technologies division.
Alexander Kocherscheidt was born in Mettmann, Germany, in December 1973. He completed a banking apprenticeship at Commerzbank AG, holds a degree in business law, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin.
Alexander Kocherscheidt began his career in investment banking at Sal. Oppenheim. In 2006, he joined ThyssenKrupp as Senior Project Manager M&A. In 2010, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer at ThyssenKrupp Elevator UK based in London. From 2013 to 2019, he served as CFO for ATLAS Elektronik.
In 2019, Alexander Kocherscheidt joined GEA Group as Senior Vice President Finance, where he oversaw group functions including Controlling, Planning and Risk Management, with the regional CFOs reporting to him. In 2024, he assumed the CFO role for GEA’s Liquid and Powder Technologies division.
Alexander Kocherscheidt was born in Mettmann, Germany, in December 1973. He completed a banking apprenticeship at Commerzbank AG, holds a degree in business law, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin.
Member of the Executive Board and COO
Johannes Giloth
Johannes Giloth has been a member of the Executive Board and COO since January 2020 (appointed until January 2028). He is responsible for a newly created portfolio assuming responsibility for the company’s worldwide purchasing activities, global production and supply chain as well as Corporate Responsibility & QHSE and Corporate Real Estate Management.
Johannes Giloth comes from the Nokia telecommunications group, where he has, until recently, held the position of Chief Procurement and Chief Supply Chain Officer for several years. Prior to that, he served in various management positions in the areas of procurement, logistics and production with Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks. He began his career in the field of management consulting with Siemens Management Consulting and Gemini Consulting.
Johannes Giloth was born in Worms, Germany, in October 1970. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and Engineering.
Johannes Giloth comes from the Nokia telecommunications group, where he has, until recently, held the position of Chief Procurement and Chief Supply Chain Officer for several years. Prior to that, he served in various management positions in the areas of procurement, logistics and production with Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks. He began his career in the field of management consulting with Siemens Management Consulting and Gemini Consulting.
Johannes Giloth was born in Worms, Germany, in October 1970. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and Engineering.
