Diversity and Inclusion
At SES, we understand the power of diverse stories. By enabling our customers to deliver content and connectivity worldwide, we witness first-hand how people take their stories anywhere, providing a more equitable future for everyone. This begins with diversity and inclusion within SES.
A diverse workforce and inclusive environment aren’t just important, they are integral to our success. Our business and our industry drive forward through a diverse workforce that brings different perspectives, experiences, and skills, which result in better problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and understanding of our customers’ needs.
At SES, we take meaningful actions to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and are empowered to thrive in their own unique way. Beyond the numbers and quotas we set for ourselves, we help nurture leaders who are inclusive, create safe spaces and inspire others.
Our targets
Reach 24% women in people management positions by 2026 and +50% women in executive roles by 2026
By 2025, develop and implement a supplier and customer sustainability rating and diversity program to empower a diverse pool of sustainable suppliers
SES intends to impact students from underrepresented groups through STEM and ICT initiatives and continues to create a plan for the next decade
“The challenges we tackle in the space industry require diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities and empowering people of all different backgrounds within our field ensures we benefit from the full range of talent and ideas. In fostering a fully inclusive environment, we can push the boundaries of what’s possible and inspire the next generation of leaders. Together, we’re building a future where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of space technology.”
Adel Al-Saleh, Chief Executive Officer
“As a business professional living and working in multiple countries, among different cultures I learned to appreciate and embrace diversity in different shapes and shades. I welcome and learn from differences in people’s values, beliefs, lifestyles, cultures and ways of seeing a reality. It always serves for the great benefit of building the best place to work, ensuring every voice is heard and respected. Our company is shining example of such diversity, and I am very proud to work among more than 85 different nationalities and see our talent thrive, learn and grow together as global citizens. Our efforts to be a truly diverse and inclusive company will continue and evolve as we are here to represent the true patchwork of society we live and operate within.
As a woman and mother of three children – I am passionate about fostering gender diversity, removing barriers, and providing access and opportunities for our women talent via various programs. I am committed to building effective allyships across organization and external world to create such an environment which will help us to reach our ambitious gender goals.”
Veronika Ivanovic, Chief People Officer
Employee-led Communities
At SES, we encourage everyone to share their passions wherever they see opportunity. Our people have led the way when it comes to have three active Equality and Inclusion Working Groups, a voluntary initiative that was launched in 2020. These employee-established and governed communities see individuals come together to tackle the biggest barriers to equal opportunity that exist within our walls. All employees, from all corners of the globe, are welcome and encouraged to join; to build an internal network that reflects their distinct yet collective story.
