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Inclusion & Respect at Ferrero

At Ferrero, we believe that what makes you unique, makes us great. Our strength lies in the diverse talents, perspectives, and passions of our people. Everyone contributes something irreplaceable. We celebrate these differences as the driving force behind our creativity, our inclusive culture, and our ability to craft products loved across generations.

We are proud to care - both for the people who work with us and for the communities we serve around the world. This deep sense of care fuels everything we do: from how we nurture personal and professional growth, to how we innovate with integrity and responsibility.

Our products are as unique as the people who make them. It’s through the combination of our individual strengths and shared values that we continue to deliver quality, joy, and delight in every bite. By empowering each person to bring their best self to Ferrero, we ensure that everyone can succeed—and that together, we create something truly exceptional.

President

“We believe it is essential to create an inclusive company culture that builds on the full range of our talents to respond to our business priorities. Therefore, we work hard across the world to offer a culture of trust, respect, diversity and opportunity for all.”

Giovanni Ferrero, Executive Chairman.

Our strategy

At Ferrero, our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is built on five dimensions that serve as a compass in defining global priorities and aspirations for 2030: Gender, Nationalities, Generations, Working Cultures and Persons with Disabilities.

These key pillars are linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our dimensions

We have five Dimensions that serve as a compass in defining global priorities and aspirations.

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Our team

At Ferrero, we have a DE&I team that makes action happen. It consists of:

  • A Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager.
  • Regional DEI Ambassadors that advance, coordinate and lead local DE&I efforts.
  • DE&I Councils are supported by over 150 of our senior leaders.
EMPOWER PEOPLE
Diversity

Diversity in Our Global Workforce

  • 145 nationalities
  • 60 nationalities at the Casa Ferrero headquarters in Luxembourg
  • 44% total women in the workforce
  • 34% women in Line Manager positions

(Active employees, January 2024)

MEET THE PARTNERS THAT HELP US CREATE CHANGE

LEAD Network

Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum (BDF) is a not-for-profit membership organization that works with businesses to create a disability-smart world. 

The partnership supports Ferrero by sharing best practices from BDF’s network of organizations and through access to their specialist advice on recruiting, retaining disabled employees, and creating a barrier-free organization.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with over 35 iconic brands sold in more than 170 countries. The Ferrero Group brings joy to people around the world with much-loved treats and snacks, including Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac® and Ferrero Rocher®. More than 47,000 employees are passionate about helping people celebrate life's special moments. The Ferrero Group’s family culture, now in its third generation, is based on dedication to quality and excellence, heritage, and a commitment to the planet and communities in which we operate.