GEA extends CFO Bernd Brinker's contract ahead of schedule until 2027

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GEA extends CFO Bernd Brinker's contract ahead of schedule until 2027 (news
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30.04.2024 / 09:30 CET/CEST
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GEA extends Chief Financial Officer Bernd Brinker's contract until 2027

Düsseldorf, April 30, 2024 - At its meeting today, GEA Group
Aktiengesellschaft's Supervisory Board extended the appointment of Bernd
Brinker (59) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ahead of schedule until June
30, 2027. A member of the Executive Board since October 16, 2023, he was
initially appointed for a one-year period.

"During his short time in office, Bernd Brinker has already made an
outstanding contribution to the Executive Board and the company. The
Supervisory Board has no doubt that his in-depth expertise will be
invaluable in driving forward GEA's ongoing development. We very much look
forward to continuing our work together, and are delighted to have now
secured such an excellent candidate for this key role over the long term,"
said Professor Dieter Kempf, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GEA Group.

On the Executive Board, Bernd Brinker oversees the Finance, Accounting,
Treasury, Tax, Customs & Foreign Trade, Internal Audit, Investor Relations,
Mergers & Acquisitions, Information Security and Global IT functions. In
addition, all divisional CFOs report to him.

GEA CEO Stefan Klebert added: "I am very pleased that our excellent working
relationship with Bernd Brinker is set to continue. His global industry
experience and proven expertise make him the ideal fit for the important
position of Chief Financial Officer."

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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. With more than
18,000 employees, the group generated revenues of about EUR 5.4 billion in
more than 150 countries in the 2023 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes,
components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of
customer's 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
among the companies comprising
the DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability as well as Dow Jones
Sustainability World and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Indices.

More information can be found online at gea.com.
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   Language:       English
   Company:        GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
                   Peter-Müller-Straße 12
                   40468 Düsseldorf
                   Germany
   Phone:          +49 (0)211 9136-0
   E-mail:         ir@gea.com
   Internet:       www.gea.com
   ISIN:           DE0006602006
   WKN:            660200
   Indices:        MDAX
   Listed:         Regulated Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt
                   (Prime Standard), Hamburg, Munich; Regulated Unofficial
                   Market in Hanover, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
   EQS News ID:    1892353

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