GEA has received the regional Top Employer certification for Asia Pacific, complementing its existing certification for Europe. It is now certified as a Top Employer in 21 countries across four continents.
With eleven new certifications in the Asia-Pacific region, the company meets the requirements for the APAC Regional Seal of the Top Employers Institute.
Last year, GEA held only one Top Employer certification in APAC. Today the seal covers Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
GEA chief people & sustainability officer, Dr Nadine Sterley, said APAC was “one of GEA's most strategically important growth markets”.
“Long-term success there requires the best talent. Earning Top Employer certification across twelve countries in the region sends a clear signal to our employees and to the market: GEA invests in people,” Sterley said.
GEA also received certification in Belgium, China, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and Spain, with a first-time certification in Turkey.
International standards
For the certification, the Top Employers Institute assesses HR practices in areas including leadership, working conditions and career development. The Institute evaluates an extensive structured questionnaire; reviews supporting evidence and conducts audit interviews with companies.
GEA supports employee development through GEA Academy offerings, which reached almost 18,000 employees in 2025. These include the Open Mentoring Program with 350 active tandems and leadership development programs for 300 employees.
