Griesson - de Beukelaer honored as Best Managed Company 2026
Family-owned company impresses with sustainable strategy, value-based management and clear commitment to Germany as a business location
Griesson - de Beukelaer (GdB) is a Best Managed Company 2026. With this award, Deloitte Private, UBS, the Federation of German Industries and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung honor successful medium-sized companies that impress with a clear strategy, responsible corporate governance, a strong corporate culture and sustainable and long-term action. The award underlines the sustainable development of Griesson - de Beukelaer and its claim as a family business to consistently combine tradition and future viability.
"We are a modern family business with a long tradition and are shaping our future with confidence. Our success is based on a strong team, mutual trust and a management culture that takes responsibility for people, the environment and future generations," says Dany Schmidt, CEO of Griesson - de Beukelaer. "The Best Managed Company award confirms our approach: we combine state-of-the-art technologies, innovations and our consistent quality standards with craftsmanship and tradition. We invest out of conviction in our locations, in sustainable growth and always put the enjoyment of our products first."
The "Best Managed Company" award joins the awards for "Best Employer 2025" in Germany and as one of the Handelsblatt's Top 10 Training Companies 2025. Together, they stand for an appreciative working environment, family friendliness, fair and individual career development and a strong leadership and corporate culture.
Since 2018, Deloitte Private, UBS, the Federation of German Industries and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung have been awarding a seal of quality for outstanding family businesses and SMEs in Germany with the "Best Managed Company" award. The companies undergo a demanding selection process with extensive documentation as well as in-depth interviews and validations by experts. The holistic performance and future viability of the company management in the core areas of strategy, productivity and innovation, culture and commitment as well as governance and finance are assessed.
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