GEA Group Announces Early Extension of CFO Bernd Brinker's Contract to 2027

On April 30, 2024, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, during its latest meeting, announced the extension of the contract for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bernd Brinker until June 30, 2027. Brinker, who began his tenure as a member of the Executive Board on October 16, 2023, for a one-year period, has now been confirmed ahead of schedule. His diverse responsibilities include overseeing Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Customs & Foreign Trade, and several other crucial functions within GEA.

Professor Dieter Kempf, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, praised Brinker’s significant contributions since his appointment and expressed confidence in Brinker’s ability to continue enhancing GEA’s development. GEA's CEO, Stefan Klebert, also endorsed the continued collaboration, citing Brinker’s global industry experience and expertise as vital attributes for his role as CFO. This executive decision underscores GEA’s commitment to stable and skilled leadership to drive the company’s future initiatives.