Corporate press release
Top Employer 2026: GEA Recognized on Three Continents
16 Jan 2026
In the latest ranking by the renowned Top Employers Institute, GEA has again been recognized as a leading employer. Following repeated certifications in Europe – including Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain – GEA has now received additional certifications in China, Mexico, and Colombia. For the first time, GEA is now certified as a Top Employer in nine countries across three continents.
- HR practices validated for the first time in nine countries on three continents
- Outstanding performance in “Purpose & Values” and “Sustainability,” with high scores in “Leadership” and “Business Strategy”
- GEA significantly exceeds benchmark results in key assessment criteria
GEA significantly exceeds benchmark results in key assessment criteria
“We are very pleased with the expanded recognition as a Top Employer. Our ambition is to create a first-class working environment worldwide and to be the employer of choice for current and future talent. A strong employer brand is a decisive competitive advantage,” says Dr Nadine Sterley, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at GEA.
“We are very pleased with the expanded recognition as a Top Employer. Our ambition is to create a first-class working environment worldwide and to be the employer of choice for current and future talent. A strong employer brand is a decisive competitive advantage.”
Dr. Nadine Sterley
Chief People & Sustainability Officer
Promoting engagement and leadership
Employee engagement and innovativeness are key success factors for GEA. To foster professional growth and motivation, GEA emphasizes a corporate culture in which strong leadership is practiced and employees are empowered to realize their full potential. Core pillars of this include the promotion of international careers, a comprehensive leadership framework, and targeted training and development programs for talents and leaders across all functions.Independent assessment
The certification is awarded by the independent Top Employers Institute, a globally leading authority on HR benchmarking. The Institute analyzes, validates, and audits practices in areas such as working conditions, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, leadership, learning & development, people and business strategy, and sustainability. GEA has been recognized as a Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year.Matthias Schnettler
Oportunidades de empleo
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 MDAX, 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.
