A Conscious Step Toward Sustainability.
From the fashion industry to the automotive sector? That was precisely the path chosen by Franziska Köber. Today, as part of the "Compliance, Integrity & Sustainability" team within "International Procurement Services" (IPS), she works to ensure that suppliers comply with our values with respect to human rights. In an interview, the native of Düsseldorf explains what motivated her to switch industries, and what she loves about Mercedes-Benz.
Franziska, you have been working for Mercedes-Benz since 2019. How do you like it here?
It's a bit overwhelming! It all started with the welcome on the first day. I was greeted at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Why did you decide to transfer from the clothing industry to Mercedes-Benz?
I started off as a textile engineer, and held various different positions in procurement at a fashion group. But then I started looking for a job that would allow me to make a change in society. And former Daimler was advertising the position in the procurement of non-production materials in Compliance Management with a focus on "human rights". As we know, Mercedes-Benz has a great sense of responsibility, and high standards for its products and values. I found it very easy to identify with this positive corporate philosophy, and applied immediately.