Diversity and Inclusion

With a workforce of 22,500 employees spanning the globe, our company benefits from a wealth of unique knowledge and perspectives. We recognize and embrace the diverse range of mindsets, experiences, perspectives, and lifestyles within our organization.

Diversity and Inclusion
With a workforce of 22,500 employees spanning the globe, our company benefits from a wealth of unique knowledge and perspectives. We recognize and embrace the diverse range of mindsets, experiences, perspectives, and lifestyles within our organization.

Diversity makes us strong

At Leadec, we promote a diverse workforce, equal opportunities and a welcoming workplace for all. Diversity, equity and inclusion play an important role in achieving our overall vision to be the leading service specialist for the factory of today and tomorrow. To succeed in the future, we require diverse perspectives and voices, an inclusive culture to be an attractive place to work to a broad range of talents and the flexibility to successfully work with a variety of people wherever we conduct business.

Countries

22,500

Employees

>350

Sites

Nationalities

90 %

of our employees

say that people of all backgrounds (culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion etc.) can succeed at Leadec.*

*Result of our Global Employee Engagement Survey 2024

A workplace where everyone is equally welcome, regardless of age, gender and gender identity, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, cultural background or socioeconomic status, this is the goal of Leadec's diversity and inclusion activities. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment at Leadec in which all employees feel respected, accepted, fairly treated, and valued. We set goals to live up to that ambition and implement actions for the ongoing development of a working environment built on the premises of diversity & inclusion. Our D&I requirements are based on national and international provisions and conventions, including the principles of the UN sustainability development goals (SDG).

The Leadec Group Board of Management has defined the following guiding principles on D&I. They guide our work towards a diverse and inclusive company. Our current fields of action focus on increasing the number of women in top 100 leadership levels. We are aiming for a quota of 30% by 2030. In addition, we intend to reflect the internationality of our company in the diversity of our employees regarding nationalities, race and cultural background – at employee and management levels.

Group photo of diverse Leadec employees.

Diversity of our employees, equity and inclusion are an integral part of Leadec’s identity. We embrace and encourage diversity among our workforce and believe that we can only stay competitive by drawing on the skills, experience, and performance of people from a variety of backgrounds. We search for the brightest talent, regardless of age, gender and gender identity, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, cultural background or socioeconomic status. At Leadec, individual differences and unique abilities are considered assets that make our company a stronger one.

We are committed towards removing discrimination across all our employee practices including recruitment and selection, performance management and promotion, opportunities for training, pay and benefits.

Diversity and inclusion are sources of best-in-class solutions, innovation and creativity, all of which are essential to our future success. Diverse teams have the best preconditions for high performance in times of transformation and change. To positively impact results and performance, as well as our leadership and company culture, we aim for balanced representation of different employee groups across all functions and levels of the organization, especially (top) leadership levels.

Our employees reflect the societies we live and work in and our business and customers come from. Creating a trulyinclusive environment where employees of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities and orientations feel seen, welcome and able to contribute is core to being able to create a great place to work. We want Leadec to be that place.

D&I is a shared responsibility that affects many areas of the company. The top management sees it as its responsibility to appreciate the intrinsic potential residing in our diversity, and utilizing it advantageously for our organization. We see diversity & inclusion as business critical and not only a compliance necessity.

"My Journey" is an insightful interview series that focuses on the different development paths within our global company. We highlight people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, and show their unique path to success. Each episode explores the personal and professional challenges faced by these remarkable individuals, highlighting how their diverse perspectives have shaped their career trajectories. Find three examples here. And more in our Leadec Pulse.

Carolin (Germany)

Dedicated to IT and project managament

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Anagha (India)

Real all-rounder with passion for HR

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Krzysztof (Poland)

From apprentice to project manager

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At Leadec, various local measures around diversity and inclusion have been underway for several years. Our local colleagues work consistently to identify and implement the projects that are best suited to their country or region. These and other diversity projects around the world are helping to break down barriers and create a culture of acceptance and inclusion. They show that diversity is a valuable asset and that by bringing together different perspectives and backgrounds, we can build a stronger and more equitable society.

Leadec signs "Charta der Vielfalt"

Leadec is one of the signing companies of the "Charta der Vielfalt". In doing so, we are sending a clear signal for diversity and tolerance in the working world and signaling the appreciation of all employees regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social origin.

“Limitless” – that was the topic of Leadec’s first Women in Manufacturing Summit in the US. 52 women of Leadec in all roles came together in Cincinnati, OH or participated virtually to engage, contribute, and learn from colleagues from around the country in an open and empowering environment. For a day and a half, the women were able to participate in professional development sessions with internal and external speakers.

More about D&I in the US

A few weeks ago, our colleagues in Brazil introduced the “Elas PODEM” program, a development program for women in maintenance. With five modules, covering electrical, hydraulics, civil, HVAC, and management, the program offers comprehensive training as well as support and mentoring from Leadec's HR team. The first class has already successfully completed the training. And we are very proud of these amazing women.

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Group of diverse people on a stage. A pink presentation about Elas Podem in the background.

USO is a not-for-profit organization strengthening America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country. What comes after serving in the U.S. Army? Many military personnel and their families choose to remain in the country and pursue civilian careers. What they need is information about industries, career paths, how to file a VA Claim overseas, and similar topics. Leadec supports USO’s Transition Program in Germany and other European countries, offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities.

In 2022, Leadec celebrated its 60th anniversary. Leadec employees worldwide were called upon to suggest a project that was particularly close to their hearts. A total of 50 suggestions were submitted in the categories of education, environment, and health and safety, from which six initiatives were ultimately selected. All employees were encouraged to walk, run or bike and thus raise donations for the projects. In total, over 38,000 kilometers were covered in the 60 days, which is longer than the distance from Germany to Australia and back again.

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Collage of various Leadec teams and employees at the Leadec 60 Day Challenge.

Get to know more of our great colleagues

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Interview
07/17/2025
“Slovakia is Full of Potential – We Just Need to Harness it!”
Since early 2025, Katarína Vrabcová has been Managing Director of Leadec in Slovakia, and she has big plans: strengthening Leadec’s presence in new industries, expanding sales, and further developing the company as an attractive employer. In this interview, she shares her personal vision and ambitions.
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Interview
06/26/2025
“We Want to Showcase What Leadec UK Has to Offer”
Tony Hampson joined as the new Managing Director of Leadec UK in June 2025. In this interview, he shares his assessment of the UK market, discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead, and explains what matters most to him in his new role.
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Interview
05/19/2025
"We can draw on many years of experience cleaning paint shops."
Michael Rayburn is right at the heart of one of today’s most exciting growth markets: cleanroom cleaning for battery cell production. In this interview, the Director of Engineering and Development explains what sets Leadec apart in the U.S. and why experience in cleaning paint shops is a major advantage.
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Interview
04/24/2025
“Our People are the Lifeblood of Diversified Automation”
Diversified Automation (DA) has been part of the Leadec Group since 2020, and Tom Gallagher has been leading the company since 2024. In this interview, he reflects on major milestones, market opportunities, innovation—and why his team is the true backbone of success.
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Article
04/04/2025
¡Adelante! – Joining the Leadec Team with Motivation and Know-How
Two young electronics technicians from Spain kick off their careers at Leadec in Garbsen. This is made possible through the ¡Adelante! project, which helps young professionals from Spain enter the German job market.
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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity makes us strong

Our guiding principles

Diversity: an integral part of our identity

We offer fair treatment

We strive for balanced representation of different employee groups

We ensure an inclusive culture

Management priority

"My Journey": development has many faces

Carolin (Germany)

Anagha (India)

Krzysztof (Poland)

D&I insights worldwide

Leadec signs "Charta der Vielfalt"

Leadec Women in Manufacturing

Project "Elas PODEM"

Partnership with USO

60-day challenge

Get to know more of our great colleagues

“Slovakia is Full of Potential – We Just Need to Harness it!”

“We Want to Showcase What Leadec UK Has to Offer”

"We can draw on many years of experience cleaning paint shops."

“Our People are the Lifeblood of Diversified Automation”

¡Adelante! – Joining the Leadec Team with Motivation and Know-How

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