Building a Diverse Organisation
For Boehringer Ingelheim, diversity and inclusion drives innovation. This is endorsed by our Chairman and Board of Managing Directors.
Hubertus von Baumbach
Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors
The shareholders as expressed in the Leitbild and the Board of Managing Directors together share the commitment to nurture at Boehringer Ingelheim a diverse, collaborative and open environment. It is part of our culture, therefore part of who we are. It helps to maintain our competitiveness as it allows us to better understand our diverse customers and markets. And it helps us to stay young, multidimensional and agile in our mind-set enabling us to remain the architect of our future.
Joachim Hasenmaier

Member of the Board of Managing Directors with responsibility for Animal Health
Our slogan merging the two Animal Health businesses is to be “One With The Power Of Two”. It is about treating each other with respect, trust and empathy, and growing together by leveraging the diversity of two great company cultures into one. I strongly believe in developing an exceptional place to work where all employees feel engaged, valuable, and contribute to our success. We are creating an inclusive culture and have the ambition to develop our people to their maximum potential.
Allan Hillgrove

Member of the Board of Managing Directors with responsibility for the Human Pharma Business Unit
A critical factor for the company’s future success is building a diverse organisation which reflects the diversity of our markets and customers. Our global diversity and inclusion strategy creates a competitive advantage for Boehringer Ingelheim in the global marketplace as it allows us to drive innovation, which is the core of who we are, and ultimately positively impact the company’s performance.
Andreas Neumann

Member of the Board of Managing Directors with responsibility for Human Resources
We are powered by our people. I truly believe that diversity and inclusion unlocks innovation and drives market growth. We leverage the diversity of our employees by fostering an environment in which outside-the-box thinking is encouraged, novel and unique ideas are welcomed and leaders are empowering their teams to develop breakthrough solutions for our business. Diversity and inclusion enables us to unleash our full potential as a research-driven pharmaceutical company.
Michel Pairet

Member of the Board of Managing Directors with responsibility for the Innovation Unit
We at Boehringer Ingelheim develop breakthrough therapies and healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need. We create value through innovation for our customers. Innovation needs open minds which can only flourish by leveraging the diversity of talents, experiences and capabilities. We are a global company, and all of our employees’ contributions make a difference to continue improving health.
Michael Schmelmer

Member of the Board of Managing Directors with responsibility for Finance
We, as a company, operate in a world of changing markets and diverse customers. As digital technologies increasingly influence the pharmaceutical industry, diverse perspectives and skills have become critical levers for innovation and success and are more important to Boehringer Ingelheim than ever before. To compete in this rapidly evolving environment, our workforce must reflect the diversity of our customers and markets. Diversity and Inclusion allows us to work together with trust and empathy and is a crucial driving force for innovation. We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, because our values of respect, trust and empathy not only strengthen our collaboration, they also give us a critical advantage in our markets.
Birgit Giokalas

Head of CoE Diversity & Inclusion
We appreciate and respect the diversity and uniqueness each of our employees brings. We cultivate inclusion on all levels, from our senior leadership to the recruitment of new talents, because we believe that Diversity is the mix and Inclusion is making the mix work. As a company, we must understand the diversity of our customers, our markets and our employees and strive to meet their diverse needs. Inclusion allows us to grow together and it makes us even more successful. A culture of respect and diversity of thinking not only brings a clear benefit for every one of us, but a competitive advantage for our company as a whole: Diversity and Inclusion drives Innovation and growth.
More information can be found on https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion