Publication of inside information pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014
Today, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft agreed with the Chairman of the Executive Board, Stefan Klebert, upon his request on an early departure. Accordingly, Stefan Klebert will resign from his position as a member and Chairman of the Executive Board by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board after the Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2027 effective as of the end of this day.
The Supervisory Board has also resolved to appoint Klaus Stojentin, who has been responsible for the Division Nutrition Plant Engineering on the Executive Board since the beginning of this year, as Chairman of the Executive Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft with effect as of April 29, 2027. The new appointment will be for a term of five years.
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About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German DAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
