Our values
The GEA values are the principles and beliefs which guide the way we work together within GEA and with our external stakeholders.
A compass to steer by
At GEA, our company values begin with our own people. We hold ourselves to a high standard in how we treat one another, our customers and partners and our world.
Collectively, the GEA values serve as a compass to guide our day-to-day activities and interactions.
Responsibility
GEA takes its responsibility as an internationally active company seriously. Locally and globally, we strive to be a good employer, neighbor and steward in all our activities and partnerships.
"Responsibility means ensuring our employees feel good about working for GEA and includes how we support the communities we operate in. When it comes to caring for the planet, GEA is committed to making a difference. We are involving everyone, including our suppliers, to achieve our target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040."
Stefan Klebert
CEO, GEA Group
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Sustainability at GEA
Integrity
Our stakeholder relationships depend on the honesty and trustworthiness of our people. Strong corporate governance and unwavering commitment to our customers, along with maximum transparency, are key to upholding the high standards we set for ourselves.
"Integrity relies on our ability to build and maintain trust with our shareholders, customers, suppliers and colleagues. These relationships are positively impacted because our employees embrace the GEA values."
Kai Becker
Division CEO, Heating & Refrigeration Technologies, GEA Group
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About us
Diversity
Our people greatly appreciate and benefit from working in diverse teams. This is often cited as a reason people want to join GEA in the first place. Promoting increased diversity and inclusion is so important that we made it a key component of our ESG goals and strategy.
"Diversity requires embracing differences – in culture, language, skills, abilities and more. Different opinions and ideas make GEA a better place to work and drive performance and the kind of continuous improvement that leads to excellence."
Azam Owaisi
Regional CEO North America, GEA Group
Company
Diversity & inclusion at GEA
Passion
When it comes to hiring new people at GEA, passion is a quality we insist on. We are proud of the energy and drive our employees bring to their jobs every day. Our customers rely on this can-do attitude and entrust our teams with some of their most difficult challenges.
"Passion is a love for what you do. It means coming to work with a smile and a willingness to overcome challenges – go the extra mile. When we are passionate, we create the right environment for doing great work."
Béatrice Bruey
Regional CEO APAC, GEA Group
Company
GEA employees – simply the best
Excellence
GEA is known for delivering high-quality solutions and services. This requires outstanding engineering, workmanship, knowledge and dedication from our teams to ensure customers meet their goals and commitments.
"As a market leader we achieve best-in-class by supporting customers when, where and how they need us. This requires us to live our values, striving for excellence in everything we do. In this way we remain the partner of choice for our customers while delivering value for GEA."
Ilija Aprcovic
Division CEO Liquid & Powder Technologies, GEA Group
Sustainability
Enabling customers
GEA values: a strong foundation for the future
Wherever you meet GEA in the world, you can count on experiencing our company values as well – through our people, solutions and services. Our values are fundamental to who we are and provide the perfect foundation for our purpose: Engineering for a better world.
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GEA AddCool® installation cuts CO2 emissions associated with the operation of a spray dryer plant by 1,500 tons per year at Arla’s milk powder factory in Svenstrup, Denmark.
GEA rings opening bell, celebrating DAX debut
On Sept. 30, 2025, GEA rang the opening bell at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, a symbolic moment that highlighted the company’s inclusion in Germany’s leading stock index, the DAX.
Separate from the rest
The story of the GEA centrifuge begins in 1893, when Franz Ramesohl and Franz Schmidt began production of their patented mechanical milk separator, paving the way for modern dairy processing. The innovation helped overcome a major challenge of their time: how to supply milk to a growing urban population in late 19th century Germany. And it helped fuel a booming industry. By 1913, they were joined by an additional 67 companies in Germany making centrifuges – many of which were located near their site in Oelde. After leading the way in separation technology for 130 years, GEA is still re-thinking the centrifuge.
