DGAP-News: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s): Change of Personnel GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft: GEA renews Executive Board mandates of Steffen Bersch and Niels Erik Olsen 09.03.2018 / 14:00 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEA renews Executive Board mandates of Steffen Bersch and Niels Erik Olsen Düsseldorf, March 9, 2018 - At yesterday's ordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft extended the terms of office of Steffen Bersch (48) and Niels Erik Olsen (51) as members of the company's Executive Board, scheduled to end on December 31, 2018, by a further three years until December 31, 2021. The two long-standing and internationally experienced GEA managers were both appointed to the Group's Executive Board with effect from January 1, 2016. Bersch is responsible for the Business Area Equipment, while Olsen is in charge of the Business Area Solutions. "We are delighted to be able to continue our trusting working relationship with Steffen Bersch and Niels Erik Olsen. Their expertise in technologies and markets is pivotal in helping GEA prepare for the future and guiding the company through what is at times a challenging market environment," said Dr. Helmut Perlet, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft. Corporate Media and Press: Marc Pönitz Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany Phone +49 (0)211 9136-1500 [email protected] About GEA GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a wide range of other industries that generated consolidated revenues of approximately EUR 4.6 billion in 2017. The international technology group focuses on process technology, components and sustainable energy solutions for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets. The group generates around 70 percent of its revenue in the food and beverages sector that enjoys long-term sustainable growth. As of December 31, 2017, the company employed about 18,000 people worldwide. GEA is a market and technology leader in its business areas. The company is listed on the German MDAX (G1A, WKN 660 200). In addition, GEA's stock is included in the MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes. Further information is available on the Internet at gea.com. Contact: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft Phone +49 (0)211 9136 1492 Fax +49 (0)211 9136 31087 gea.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 09.03.2018 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft Peter-Müller-Straße 12 40468 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: +49 (0)211 9136-0 Fax: +49 (0)211 9136-31087 E-mail: [email protected] 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 End of News DGAP News Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 662219 09.03.2018