Siemens to increase the diversity of its management globally

To foster variety within its management more intensively, Siemens has made diversity a key component of its company strategy.

“Our international focus is one of our major strengths. We have a huge talent pool all around the world and intend to rigorously develop this competitive advantage,” said Siemens President and CEO Peter Löscher.

To find the best candidate for each position, the company will focus particularly on the worldwide identification and fostering of top performers.

International networks will increase these talents’ visibility across national borders.

“By 2011, we’ll have significantly increased diversity within our management team across the world,” says Jill Lee, Siemens’ chief diversity officer.

Specially appointed diversity ambassadors will also anchor this approach more strongly in the company culture.