Effective January 1, 2026, the Executive Board will expand from three to six members. The Global Executive Committee and the COO Board division will be dissolved, the latter with a transition period through mid-2026. Three newly defined divisions – Pure Flow Processing, Nutrition Plant Engineering and Pharma & Food Applications – will become independent Board units, while the key growth markets of China and India will report directly to the CEO. A new “People & Sustainability” division will integrate human resources, sustainability, and legal functions.
The streamlined structure is designed to enhance agility, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen implementation aligned with GEA’s Mission 30 strategy. The restructuring also marks a generational shift within the leadership team, with several experienced internal executives appointed to the new Board roles.
Supervisory Board Chairman Prof. Dieter Kempf praised the continuity and strategic direction under Klebert’s leadership, noting that the changes position GEA for its next growth phase. The Supervisory Board will propose Prof. Kempf’s re-election for an additional one-year term, ensuring continuity during the transition to the new governance model.
