What can Membership do for you?
- Professional credibility and recognition for your skills and abilities.
- The support and shared experience of around 5,000 people professionals in the worldwide GEO community that spans 60+ countries.
- Boost your career prospects and earning potential.
- Exclusive member benefits to add impact to your work every day.
- Access discounts on tickets to GEO’s conferences and events.
Who Should Join GEO?
Whether you’re just starting out, building your career, or working at the highest level, GEO membership offers something for you.
Our members include:
- Lawyers/Attorneys
- Stock plan designers and administrators
- Trustees
- Accountants
- Brokers
- Client/account managers
- HR practitioners and consultants
- Individuals from academic institutions/government agencies
Our Member Categories
Membership is open to companies, organizations and individuals - join our global network that spans more than 60 countries.
All GEO memberships run for the calendar year and end on 31 December.
Employees of companies that provide equity or share-based plans and programs as part of employee compensation.
Individuals or groups of employees who provide services to companies providing employee equity or share-based compensation plans.
Individuals who are affiliated with any non-profit educational or research institutions, government agency, or regulatory body can access complimentary GEO membership.
Issuers
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
US$375 per year
For individuals who work in issuing companies
GROUP MEMBERSHIP
US$895 per year
For issuing companies with three or more individuals
- Unlimited worldwide employee membership
Academia and Government
ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIP
Complimentary
For individuals who are affiliated with any non-profit educational or research institutions, or with a national/international government agency/regulatory body
Service Providers
GLOBAL PLUS PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
US$13,650 per year
For global firms wishing to benefit from membership through extensive participation and sponsorship of GEO's in-person and virtual conferences, events and initiatives
- Preferential sponsorship opportunities
- Unlimited worldwide employee membership
GLOBAL PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
US$8,295 per year
For firms operating in and/or with clients in two or more countries
- Unlimited worldwide employee membership
DOMESTIC PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
US$3,465 per year
For firms with offices in and/or with clients in one country
May also include larger firms unable to provide global services to GEO members
SMALL FIRM PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
US$1,365 per year
For firms with 30 employees total or less (including share scheme professionals and any other employees of the firm)
INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
US$525 per year
For firms with only one employee in total (including share scheme professionals and any other employees of the firm)
How to Join
To access GEO’s member benefits and become part of our global employee share ownership community, you must first register for myGEO.
A simple, convenient and secure way to manage your GEO account and access our services, myGEO makes it easy for you to join and manage your GEO membership.
Register with myGEO and start your journey with GEO.
Why Join GEO?
Each GEO member joins for their own reasons — to solve challenges, expand their network, grow professionally, or help shape the future of employee share ownership.
What connects them all is a desire to stay ahead in an increasingly complex and fast-moving industry.
- Stay ahead of industry change
Access expert-led learning, global research, live webcasts, and on-demand resources covering the latest developments in equity compensation, governance, compliance, tax, communications, and employee engagement. - Connect with the people shaping the industry
GEO is more than a membership organisation — it’s a global community of over 5,000 professionals across 60+ countries. Members build meaningful relationships through local chapter meetings, global conferences, virtual events, mentoring programmes, and GEOconnect, our dedicated online community platform. - Raise your professional profile
Position yourself and your organisation as trusted industry leaders through speaking opportunities, thought leadership, awards, mentoring, and leadership programmes. - Access exclusive insights and opportunities
Gain access to industry-leading research, benchmarking studies, career development programmes, sponsorship opportunities, and practical tools designed to help you and your organisation succeed. Be part of the global equity community
As the world’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to employee share ownership, GEO brings together professionals committed to advancing the industry for the benefit of employees, companies, and communities worldwide.NETWORK. SHARE. GROW.
Renewing your Membership?
Visit the myGEO Portal to renew, update or change your membership information.
Register with myGEO and start your journey with GEO.
IMPORTANT: All new and existing members must set up a new account. Register for myGEO now!