Zero culture and terrible leadership - Enterprise Account Executive Celonis Employee Review

1.0
4 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Celonis has an interesting platform that is head and shoulders above the competition. They have a very healthy list of enterprise customers in their core sectors. Finally, the Celonis platform should theoretically weather testing economic times as it's all about removing cost.

Cons

The culture is terrible. Both at a company level, and particularly in the UK&I. They've never prioritised this, and the morale was always extremely low. It was the least fun working environment I've experienced in 20+ years of work. Celonis has brought in a number of different leaders to try and change the company's direction. However, the same core bunch of founders who have largely only worked at Celonis dictate the company direction and creates a bit of a cult-like atmopshere where dissenting opinions are not welcome. The pay and equity is well below market rates. But you should be prepared to work harder than you've ever worked before for significantly less return. Celonis does well in CPG, telco, oil & gas, and manufacturing. They have struggled to crack other sectors (finance, retail, public sector, etc). Furthermore, the US has never taken off which will impact the company's ability go go public. At this point an acquisition is a best case scenario.

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Celonis Response
1y
Hello, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the strengths of our platform and customer base. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding company culture. At Celonis, we value open communication and are committed to continuous improvement. Your insights are valuable as we work towards creating a more positive and productive experience for all our employees. We take your feedback seriously. We wish you all the best. Regards People and Culture Team

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5.0
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Pros

Interns are treated well, given lots of training and projects. The amenities are fantastic

Cons

None so far. The job is not easy but it shouldnt be

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Celonis Response
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Hello Celonaut, Thank you for sharing your fantastic 5-star review of your experience as a Summernaut Intern in our Raleigh hub. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying our office amenities and finding our training frameworks and projects both highly valuable and engaging. Our student programs are designed around the belief that 'The Best Team Wins' when we empower our emerging talent with impactful, real-world responsibilities from day one. Your perspective that the role is appropriately challenging perfectly reflects our 'We Own It' mindset—embracing complex tasks with the energy and determination required to drive meaningful professional growth. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and fantastic contributions to Celonis during your internship. Regards, People and Culture Team
2.0
28 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO and smart people, who unfortunately are leaving.

Cons

Sales and technical teams are not always set up to succeed together, which creates unnecessary pressure on technical teams and contributes to burnout. There is a strong focus on growth, but employee retention does not receive the same attention. Compensation is not always competitive, and career advancement processes can feel inconsistent depending on the opportunities available to you. All approvals run up to founder level.

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Celonis Response
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Hello Celonaut, Thank you for sharing your candid perspective with us. We take feedback regarding burnout seriously, as maintaining a sustainable environment is critical to keeping our talented people energized and engaged. We are also continuously working to refine our internal development processes and review structures to make career progression more transparent and consistent. If you are open to sharing more, we would highly value a deeper conversation regarding your specific experiences with cross-functional alignment or internal approval workflows. Please feel free to reach out directly to the People & Culture team Regards People & Culture Team
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