Referent to CEO (f/m/d)

Join GEA Group in Düsseldorf as the Referent to CEO (f/m/d), directly reporting to the Group CEO. In this strategic role, you'll spearhead projects and initiatives crucial to the organization's success, collaborating across departments and divisions with international and cross‑functional stakeholders. With your international project management expertise and strong communication and interpersonal skills, you'll lead interdisciplinary teams to drive projects from conception to implementation, navigating complex environments with a broad and dedicated entrepreneurial mindset.

In this role you act as a strategic partner, responsible for international, cross‑functional projects & strategic initiatives closely linked to the executive board as well as the top leadership team of the organization.

You are driving these topics to maximum success by being fully responsible for the projects defined by the CEO from initial definition through implementation, including cost and project goals.

Being responsible for these projects will bring you deeply into the strategic focuses of our entire company’s cross‑functional most relevant topics.

You are in very close and trustful collaboration with the business, including sales, marketing, finance, sustainability and logistics and work with interdisciplinary teams of local and global stakeholders as a trusted partner in a strategic context.

Your profile and qualifications

You are at most dedicated and have a proven track record in boosting your career to the next level and you desire to continue in going the extra mile.

You are a professional with international experience in managing complex projects in a technical and international environment.

You hold an excellent master’s degree in engineering, business administration or a related field.

You have at least three years of relevant work experience – preferably in a well‑known top consulting company with projects related to industry with strong strategic focus.

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in German & English.

Entrepreneurial mindset with ability and willingness to be a leader in a complex and fast‑paced environment.

Desire to get international experience with willingness to travel and to take the next career step within the next 2–3 years.

Benefits of this role

• Work with a supportive and international team closely connected to the top decision makers of the GEA Group.
• A significant personal and professional development path in this role.

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an E‑Mail when your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify that the applicant meets the qualifications criteria. Once your application has been successfully verified and depending on the role you will be invited to a first interview either virtual or face to face. Usually after the second or third interview round, we will make a decision.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

A world of opportunities

We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.

GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.

GEA is listed in the DAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.