Baxter’s Sascha Hanselmann on championing LGBTQ+ inclusion and building authentic workspaces

Sascha Hanselmann (Image: Provided)

“Diversity and inclusion should be ingrained in a company’s core values rather than being simply an afterthought or a box to check off.” Sascha Hanselmann, Business Unit Head, Pharmaceuticals—Central Europe at Baxter International Inc., shared insights with myGwork about his personal journey of self-acceptance, the significance of community, and Baxter’s dedicated efforts to cultivate a safe and inclusive space for all its employees. 

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My entrepreneurial mindset was moulded from an early age by my family. My parents, who were consistently ambitious, initiated a business focused on selling  forklifts in 1990, and I frequently accompanied them during negotiations. This experience played a crucial role in shaping my initial perceptions of business

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