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The week couldn’t have started any better!
Christina Smereczinski, Risk Analyst at IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG LinkedIn post from March 18, 2026 The week couldn’t have started any better! Sabine Steinbach, CFA and I followed Mandy Yuman Sun’s invitation today to attend the first #Düsseldorf IN event of 2026. It was a great event and a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and connect in a very pleasant atmosphere. Many thanks to Mandy Yuman Sun for the invitation! 🙏🏿 A special thank you also to Nicole Riggers fo
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✨ First Media Coverage & an Unforgettable Night at Düsseldorf IN
Mandy Yuman Sun, CEO of Global Spotlight LinkedIn post from March 19, 2026 So happy to get the first report from Rheinische Post Mediengruppe about our Global Talent Career Festival! And what a night yesterday at Düsseldorf IN. So many amazing people and fun momement together celebrate the upcoming Global Talent Career Festival and to show support on cultural diversity! Many thanks for the strong support from our advisory board Christina Sontheim-Leven Klaudia Wilde
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🌍 Celebrating Cultural Diversity at BASF
Claudia Mekelburg, Executive Advisor Talent Attraction LinkedIn post from March 18, 2026 🌍 Celebrating Cultural Diversity at BASF At BASF , innovation happens when different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences come together. Diversity is not only part of who we are — it is essential to how we create solutions for a sustainable future. To highlight the people who bring this spirit to life, we are proud to launch our “Top 10 Global Talent x BASF” campaign as part of th
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At BASF, innovation happens when different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences come together.
Rodson Varella, Senior Automation Engineer LinkedIn post from March 18, 2026 At BASF, innovation happens when different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences come together. Diversity is not only part of who we are — it is essential to how we create solutions for a sustainable future. Congrats to all my Colleges are select to this amazing time: Saba Pakdel ,Silvia Mastrolia, Konstantinos Vagenas, Francesca Ghiringhelli Dr. Rosona Eldred, Prerit Gupta, Abhijeet Sharma, Dr.
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✨ Strong Start to the 2026 Networking Year: Düsseldorf IN Brings People, Ideas, and Perspectives Together
Rheinische Post Mediengruppe LinkedIn post from March 18, 2026 ✨ Back from the winter break: Düsseldorf IN has kicked off the 2026 networking year! At the first event of the year, several hundred guests from business, politics, culture, and the city community gathered at the Alte Kesselhaus at Areal Böhler—enjoying a relaxed atmosphere and a strong spirit of collaboration. A special highlight of the evening was the variety of on-site presentations: Kevin Arenja introduced him
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🚀 We are proud to be part of the Global Talent Career Festival.
CompuGroup Medical Karriere Deutschland LinkedIn post from March 14, 2026 🚀 We are proud to be part of the Global Talent Career Festival. At CompuGroup Medical, we believe that AI is becoming a key driver of the future of healthcare. From smarter digital workflows to more intelligent software solutions, AI has the potential to support healthcare professionals, improve processes, and help make care more connected and efficient. That future needs the right people behind it. As
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🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗕𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻. 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.
Mandy Yuman Sun, CEO of Global Spotlight LinkedIn post from March 14, 2026 🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗕𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻. 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. One of the most important lessons my mentor Christina taught me from the very beginning is simple but powerful: ✨ If you want opportunities, you need to be 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 ✨ If you want to grow, you need to be 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 ✨ If you want to create impact, you need to be 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 This is
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🌍 Leadership means creating opportunities for everyone.
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Meyer-Falcke , Co-initiator of Global Talent Career Festival LinkedIn post from March 17, 2026 As a co-initiator of the Global Talent Career Festival, I support cultural diversity and equal opportunities across borders and genders. Different perspectives make teams stronger, decisions better, and organizations more innovative. I look forward to sharing my experience as a leader in Germany, exchanging ideas with other experienced professionals in the Lea
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Innovation eats hierarchy for breakfast!
Elisabeth Schloten, Climate Tech LinkedIn post from March 17, 2026 Innovation eats hierarchy for breakfast! And for innovation, we need diverse perspectives—your own alone is just too boring. 🌱 That’s why I’m very excited that KuroVia will be part of the Global Talent Career Festival – Kick-off Night on March 26 in Düsseldorf.As a Climate Tech company, we work every day to develop recyclable materials and energy independence for the present and the future. For this, we nee
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🌍 Cultural diversity and global talent are key to tomorrow’s challenges.
Nicole Riggers, Board Member of IWIL LinkedIn post from March 19, 2026 🌍 Cultural diversity and global talent are key to tomorrow’s challenges. As a Board Member of IWiL – Initiative Women in Leadership, I have been committed since 2017 to making women with leadership potential more visible, encouraging them to take on responsibility, and enabling them to contribute their perspectives in a value-creating way. 💬 “Cultural diversity and global talent is key to tomorrow’s chal
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Excited to join the Global Talent Career Festival – Kick-off Night on March 26 in Düsseldorf!
Kezban Taş, Candidate Experience LinkedIn post from March 19, 2026 Excited to join the Global Talent Career Festival – Kick-off Night on March 26 in Düsseldorf! The event brings together global talents and companies committed to cultural diversity, equal opportunities, and inclusive workplaces. Looking forward to connecting with inspiring people and being part of a community that truly values diversity. Special appreciation to Mandy Yuman Sun for her leadership as CEO & fou
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Driving Inclusive Leadership: Joining the Leaders Lounge at the Global Talent Career Festival
Lisa Hübsch, Business Leader LinkedIn post from March 19, 2026 As a business leader in Consumer Health, I stand for equal opportunities across borders, genders, and backgrounds. Looking forward to joining the Leaders Lounge at the Global Talent Career Festival in Düsseldorf initiated by Global Spotlight GmbH , invited by the fantastic Mandy Yuman Sun 💪🚀 It is a great opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, exchange perspectives on cultural diversity & global talen
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🌍Leadership above all means creating opportunities for everyone
Miriam Kraneis, Director of the MBA Career Center LinkedIn post from March 20, 2026 🌍 For me, leadership above all means creating opportunities for everyone. As Director of the MBA Career Center at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, I support cultural diversity and equal opportunities across borders and genders. Different perspectives not only make teams stronger, but also lead to better decisions and more innovation. I am therefore very much looking forward to the ex
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Connecting, Sharing, Shaping: My Participation in the Leaders Lounge at the Global Talent Career Festival
Sumeeta Suresh, Leader Lounge LinkedIn post from March 19, 2026 As a cross-cultural business leader, I’m passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams. And I believe that we, as a global talent community, have a responsibility to actively champion equal opportunities - across borders, genders, and backgrounds. I’m looking forward to joining the Leaders Lounge at the Global Talent Career Festival Düsseldorf. It’s a great platform to connect with fellow leaders, exch
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Fabian Zachel to Present the Global Talent Employer Award – Founding Partner Edition at the Global Talent Career Festival
LinkedIn post from March 20, 2026 🏆 We are excited to announce that Fabian Zachel , 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗ü𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗳, will present the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at our Global Talent Career Festival – Kick-off Night. 🌍 This special award recognizes employers who are truly leading the way in global talent, cultural diversity, and inclusive leadership. 💬“International talent is a key pillar of
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Clara Gerlach to Open Global Talent Career Festival – Düsseldorf Becomes a Hub for Global Talen
LinkedIn post from March 20, 2026 🚀 We are proud to announce that Clara Gerlach , 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗ü𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗳, will officially open our 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 – 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 with a keynote speech on 26 March at Rheinriff. Her opening sets a powerful signal for what Düsseldorf stands for: international openness, diversity, and future competitiveness. 💬 Official Quote from Clara Gerlach: “The Global Talent Career Festival
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Cultural diversity is a superpower.
Mandy Yuman Sun, CEO of Global Spotlight LinkedIn post from March 03, 2026 🌍 Cultural diversity is a superpower. We are incredibly proud to have the support of Mona Neubaur, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, for our 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. Her powerful statement says it all:“North Rhine-Westphalia as an economic hub in the heart of Europe welcomes global talent, because we know: cultural diversity is a superpower
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NRW as a Magnet for Global Talent: Mona Neubaur Supports the Global Talent Career Festival
LinkedIn post from March 14, 2026 We are incredibly proud to have the support of Mona Neubaur, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 of Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, for our 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. Her powerful statement says it all:“North Rhine-Westphalia as an economic hub in the heart of Europe welcomes global talent, because we know: cultural diversity is a superpower.” This belief is at the heart of our festival. Düsseldorf and NRW thrive on int
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Leadership means creating opportunities for everyone.
Nicole Riggers, Board Member of IWIL LinkedIn post from March 18, 2026 🌍 Leadership means creating opportunities for everyone. As a business leader, I support cultural diversity and equal opportunities across borders and genders. Different perspectives make teams stronger, decisions better, and organizations more innovative. I look forward to exchanging ideas in the Leaders Lounge with other leaders and experienced professionals who are interested in management roles, and to
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𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘅 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗙
We are proud to jointly announce the “𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘅 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗙” as a pre-festival campaign of the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 – 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Together with BASF , we shine a spotlight on outstanding talents who have made meaningful contributions — whether from Germany or from around the world. ✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗙: Kate Nazarova , Saba Pakdel , Rodson Varell
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