We Empower Our People
We take great pride in our people. They are our greatest strength and the main reason we are where we are today. We are entrepreneurial in our outlook, have a flat hierarchy where everyone has direct access to the board, and are a forward-thinking and strongly empowered company. This means we foster an environment of cooperation, and we actively place team spirit above and beyond individual excellence.
Our Leadership
As an owner-managed company GrECo is renowned for its reliability, stability and independence. The founding pioneer Friedrich Neubrand sr, his sons Georg and Friedrich jr., as well as grandson Markus are part of the family team.
Friedrich Neubrand sr was at the helm of the group for more than 40 years and has stepped back into the role of owner. His son Friedrich Neubrand jr. is Chairman of the Supervisory Board and is mainly responsible for the strategic development of the Group.
Georg Neubrand heads the Finance & Administration department, while Markus Neubrand, head of Mergers & Acquisitions, is leading the charge in growing GrECo’s presence across CEE.
Georg Winter
CEO
Georg joined the GrECo Group in 2011 taking charge of Risk & Insurance Technique across 16 markets in CEE. In 2012, he became a Member of the Executive Board and Chief Technical Officer, and in 2022, he ascended to the role of Group CEO.
Ante Banovac
COO
Georg Neubrand
CFO
Georg has been a pivotal member of the GrECo Group since 1986. He served as an Executive Board Member of GrECo International Austria from 2004 to 2011 and has been a member of the Executive Board of GrECo International Holding since 2009.
Learning & Development
We are committed to providing the very best learning and development opportunities for our teams. From the GrECo Academy and our talent initiative Empowering Excellence to a comprehensive programme of eLearning, we ensure our colleagues have continuous opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
The GrECo Academy
The GrECo Academy, established in partnership with Johannes Kepler University, focuses on the professional and personal growth of our employees. We offer training courses to students, clients, and business partners, promoting scientific cooperation and knowledge exchange in the insurance field.
Empowering Excellence
Empowering Excellence @ GrECo is a core part of our learning and development strategy, leveraging our talent´s extensive knowledge and skills through a dedicated 18 month mentoring programme. This initiative underscores our steadfast commitment to continuous growth, innovation, and industry leadership.
What Our Empowering Excellence People Say:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Everyone at GrECo contributes distinct skills and experiences, making us an exceptional team of highly valued individuals. We value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues across CEE and beyond, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity, and belonging.
Team spirit is not just a nice to have, it’s an essential part of life at GrECo. No matter whether it’s about work or personal life, we pride ourselves on having talented multigenerational teams who are well supported and are supportive of one another.
By fostering inclusion and diversity in everything we do we ensure everyone feels valued and respected. It is through this carefully nurtured community that we achieve greater collaboration, innovation, and success.
Gabriele Andratschke
Head of Group Human Resources
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