Jill Meiburg to lead Corporate Communications, Marketing and Branding at GEA Group AG as of November 2020

Jill Meiburg (48) will become Head of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at GEA Group AG on November 1, 2020. In this position, she will report to Stefan Klebert, CEO GEA Group, succeeding Nicole Pichin, who left the company at the end of July 2020.

Meiburg joins GEA Group from Deutsche Post DHL Group, where she is currently Senior Vice President, Sustainability Communications and Programs. At GEA, Meiburg will drive global communications strategy, assuming responsibility for internal and external communications, corporate marketing and branding, as well as public affairs.

“We are delighted to welcome Jill Meiburg, an accomplished communications leader, to our team,” said Stefan Klebert. “Her recognized track record in corporate reputation management and her international experience will be great assets to the company.” 

During her 14-year tenure at Deutsche Post DHL Group, Meiburg held various leadership roles, focusing on sustainability, communications strategy, digital communications and internal communications. Prior to her time at Deutsche Post DHL Group, Meiburg worked in international communications and marketing at Deutsche Telekom AG in Bonn and New York City.

Meiburg studied in Los Angeles and Tübingen and holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University in New York. After concluding her studies, Meiburg was awarded the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship for Young American Leaders, which led her back to Germany.