Our corporate culture

For me, a strong corporate culture is no coincidence. It is built on clear values, a shared sense of responsibility, and an openness to change. Culture is not defined by glossy brochures, but by what we do every day, the decisions we make, and how we deal with challenges. At the same time, a strong culture means continuous development: we embrace feedback and new perspectives. And we lead by example when it comes to taking responsibility, fostering an open approach to mistakes, because mistakes are opportunities to learn, grow, and improve together.

Sabrina Rieser

Consumer Sales Director

Diversity is a reality, but belonging is something we create together. I believe that diversity brings people together and makes organizations stronger. That’s why I am committed to equal opportunities, a sense of belonging, and a culture where every voice matters and everyone can truly be themselves. Because true inclusion happens when people feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Erdmute Thalmann

Managerin Diversity & Worklife

Disaster response is a team effort that goes far beyond the actual scene of an emergency. As a member of the Meerbusch Fire Department, being able to fully focus on my responsibilities during an emergency is also thanks to Vodafone, where support, understanding, and trust are demonstrated at every level, from the Executive Committee and managers to my immediate colleagues. This kind of support should never be taken for granted, and it plays an important role in making it possible to combine voluntary service with a professional career.

Tilmann Hennig

Customer Experience Coordinator

For me, a strong corporate culture means recognizing potential, regardless of someone’s current availability. Especially during parental leave, it is important to have leaders who see you and your potential not only when you are available, but who continue to support your development even when you are not. At Vodafone, I have experienced that trust and development are not limited to certain stages of life. Vodafone has given me the space and opportunities to take on responsibility and, despite taking time out for parental leave, to take the next step in my career. To me, this is what true work-life compatibility looks like: a culture that gives people opportunities and perspectives at every stage of life and across different ways of living, and where development is based not on availability, but on performance, motivation, and potential.

Melina Hoffmann-Giaxidis

Team Lead, Regional Management

Culture isn’t something that lives on the intranet. Culture happens between people. To me, a strong culture is one where we listen to each other, where we don’t just accept different perspectives but actively seek them out, and where no one feels they have to change who they are in order to belong. When people feel seen, heard, and respected, trust grows. And that trust gives people the courage to take responsibility, try new things, and drive change. To me, this is exactly what creates the foundation for innovation, strong performance, and ultimately, happy employees and customers.

Sven van der Veen

Manager Business Analystics