Diversity & Inclusion

In fact, according to a Boston Consulting Group survey of employees who reported they work in an inclusive culture, 81% also responded that they are happy in their jobs. This happiness is translated into productivity: employees who report that they are happy at work are 1.5 times more likely to say they always want to give their best.

It has also been shown that companies with a diverse workforce and management team have greater opportunities for growth and bring up to 75% more innovation to the market (reference Center of Talent Innovation). McKinsey & Company’s “Diversity Wins – How Inclusion Matters” study also shows that companies with high gender diversity are 25% more likely to achieve higher-than-average profits. If we also consider the factor of ethnic diversity, this value is as high as 36%. This is because employees with different perspectives are better at identifying problems, finding new solutions, and thinking their way into customers’ needs. Differences make us strong and we want to make full use of diversity in the company to maximise our business success.

“It’s not about making life easier, but about making things compatible”

Mandy Anclam is a mother of two and the first person at MAN to complete her apprenticeship on a part-time basis. At the Salzgitter site, she is training as a warehouse logistics specialist: checking orders, following deliveries and taking responsibility for processes. She works six hours a day, leaving her afternoons free for her children. In the new “Faces of Diversity” video, she explains how close support from trainers and individual solutions make this possible.

"If you really make the most of an opportunity, new chances to grow and learn will always follow"

Around twelve years ago, Nqobile Mkhungo was selected while still at school in South Africa to take part in the "Take a Girl Child to Work" program – and experienced the working world of MAN for the first time. "Being chosen from hundreds of students was something very special," she recalls. Today, after many stops along the way, she works in Finance & Controlling. Her story shows how early support and personal initiative can lead to a sustainable career – and what impact diversity can have at MAN. 

Working in tandem for top quality

Eva Maucher-Jahn and Christian Bauer jointly head up Quality Assurance for Truck Components at the Munich plant – as a part-time management duo. For over a year now, the pair have been proving that job sharing works in production too: through clear coordination, open communication and the conviction that leadership responsibilities and private life need not be at odds with one another. In the first “Faces of Diversity” video of 2026, they offer insights into their daily lives and demonstrate just how flexible the model really is in practice. 

“Global perspectives drive innovation”

As head of the Retail Performance Management & Processes department in Customer Service Management (SMNR), Alexandra is closely involved in supporting MAN's own workshops with digitalisation – not only in Germany, but worldwide. The particular challenge in this international environment is to adapt solutions to the individual needs and legal circumstances of each country and to take cultural characteristics into account.

“An environment which is great for innovation”

Anna Bentkowska has been working at MAN for 19 years. Today, the engineer is head of cab and truck production at the truck plant in Krakow, where around 300 vehicles and cabs roll off the production line every day. Diversity is part of everyday life there: ‘My team is characterised by its diversity, which greatly enriches our analyses and our approach to problem solving. Through active knowledge sharing and collaboration, we create an environment that particularly promotes innovation,’ reports Anna. The prerequisite for this is an atmosphere ‘characterised by open communication and trust, in which everyone can contribute honestly’

From refugee to specialised worker

Romal was just ten years old when he embarked on the dangerous journey from Afghanistan to Germany. His dream of a better life has come true: in 2024, he successfully passed his examination to become a production mechanic. Since then, Romal has been working in production at the MAN plant in Nuremberg, where he is a highly valued member of the engine assembly team. “At work, you have to help each other,” he says. “If one person is having difficulties, the others have to be there for them. It's teamwork; you can't do it alone.”

"We bring together many perspectives"

MAN works with suppliers all over the world. That's why we need to understand their perspectives – and we can only do that with a diverse team. “Our team is very diverse in terms of age, gender and education. We have remarkable cultural diversity, and that is crucial,” says Jonas Broberg, who was born in Sweden and heads the Cabin & Electronics division in Procurement. His colleague Laura Apostoli, Head of Indirect Procurement, agrees: “It’s clear that we bring together many cultures. We have different ways of working, different backgrounds and experiences. And that's exactly what helps us to bring different perspectives together and to the table."

"I'm motivated by the connection to people"

Cultural sensitivity is also important in technical training and education. Dileep Krishnan, who has been head of the local MAN Academy in Dubai since 2020, is convinced of this. Participants come from countries such as the Middle East, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. That is why every training course is continuously adapted to the backgrounds and needs of the various target groups. It's a really successful idea: thanks to Dileep Krishnan's commitment, the MAN Academy in Dubai has become the main training centre for the Sales Area International.

"I want to inspire other women"

Fourteen years ago, Seda Sayilgan began her professional journey at MAN as a process engineer at the Ankara plant. Today, she leads this plant – and places great importance on creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where every voice is valued and heard. She firmly believes that the many labour-intensive processes involved in bus assembly are best mastered when all colleagues pool their efforts, are in sync, and work together towards the same goal. Teamwork and diversity lead to the best solutions in everyday operations and fuel MAN’s innovative strength.

"Open communication is the key"

Maria Engelhardt-Göhl heads up the Processes and Digitalisation team at MAN Finance headquarters in Munich. She sees herself as a bridge between the specialist area in the Finance department and the IT teams in Munich and Lisbon. Together with her team, she drives the digital transformation and optimisation of global finance processes - always taking local requirements into account. Trust-based communication, transparency and bringing together different perspectives are essential for her to successfully develop strategies and processes and thus create added value for MAN.

"This dynamic inspires me!"

Stefan Löser (EVEM) and Volker Reetz (EVEO) are passionate about their profession. The two engineers and managers develop innovative and efficient engines for external customers in Nuremberg - Stefan for yachts and sports boats, Volker for off-road and industrial applications. The two of them approach their projects with passion every day - and represent an entire generation that has been loyal to MAN for many years and is always (at least) 100 per cent committed to their work.

"I can recommend long parental leave to anyone"

When his son was born, Matthias decided to take eight months' parental leave in order to build up a close relationship with him from the outset. Before taking parental leave, he was concerned about the potential impact on his career. But after the parental leave break, he returned as planned and shortly afterwards moved into a management position. Today, Matthias is Head of Integration Projects Drivetrain, Cabin & Chassis. Parental leave has also changed his perspective on balancing work and family life. He can now better understand and take into account the private challenges of his colleagues.

"My tip for young women: be brave!"

Inspired by her teacher, who encouraged students to challenge gender stereotypes, Nicole began an internship at her father's company, where she discovered her passion for the trade. After training as a cutting machine operator, Nicole's path led her from working as a machine operator and her industrial foreman in metal to series planning at the Munich MAN plant. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, she has had nothing but positive experiences: she is "treated very fairly and is able to contribute her ideas".