What was the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

“In 2008, I moved from where I was living in Münster (Germany) to my girlfriend’s place in Regensburg – 640 kilometers away. The change was not easy: new surroundings, a new job, and the Bavarian dialect, which I had to get used to. I know now that it was the right move. I’ve been happily married to my girlfriend for nine years, and I’ve found a great employer in GF.”

“I purchase materials and services at the request of internal stakeholders. The biggest risk for me comes from vague requests, as unclear requirements can lead to a wrong purchasing decision. The strong support of my supervisor and my wish to constantly learn and develop helps me to face even difficult situations.”

“The biggest risk to my life was not one that I took deliberately: I was infected with COVID-19 and came close to giving up hope. The people by my side made me understand that it was in my own mental power to change things. Finally, I left the hospital after two weeks with my lungs 75 percent restored – and I carry on being grateful for this second chance.”

When we prepared the production of a new Silenta product, I had to take decisions that involved risks due to a lot of unknown factors. Thanks to the flexibility and experience of our maintenance and product development teams, we succeeded in quickly finding a solution. For me, this was an amazing experience!”