Meike Buschmann

Current location: Vienna, Austria
Plant name and location (during program): Düsseldorf, Germany
Program start date: July 2022

What position did you take over after the program? What are you responsible for now
My position after the program is Project & Strategy Manager IPS AOE. My responsibilities within this role are Capex Management (20 Production Plants), Policy Deployment Index (PDI), Planning and preparation of Management Team Meetings and Project Management for Special Projects within the cluster (e.g. audits, continuous improvements, investments)

How can you benefit from the program in your current position?
Through the trainee program, I have not only made numerous contacts, with whom I now work closely, but I have also gained valuable information that has helped me settle into my current position.

What would be an advice you would give young graduates starting at Henkel?
My advice would be to take advantage of every opportunity. Get to know as many people and working fields as possible (you'll often cross paths more than once at Henkel), and don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions if something is unclear. Most Henkelaner are happy to share their knowledge if you ask kindly!