Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone should feel welcome and at home at DAF. Being open to and working with people who are different from you challenges your brain to think in a new, creative way. In fact, diversity is very simple: it means avoiding unconscious prejudices, not assuming that different is bad and paying attention to any idea that can contribute to the success of DAF.
So many people, so many differences
You can also see that at DAF. People with different backgrounds work towards a common goal. Diversity is good for creativity and therefore for innovation within the organization. Machteld Massee, Program Director and chairman of the Diversity Council, also agrees. And according to her, diversity goes even further than that.
Brooke Vasquez
Director of Operations - PACCAR Parts
“Due to my international career, I have the opportunity to explore new cultures and see firsthand how diverse backgrounds, nationalities and an inclusive environment is a force for creativity. This enables us to speed innovation and performance.”
Jos Smetsers
Executive Director PACCAR Purchasing
“Teams with a great diversity in background, nationalities and experience are vital to our current success and ready to take future opportunities and challenges.”
Mustafa Ucal
Marketing Manager
“I am a member of the Diversity Council because I believe it is important that everyone at DAF feels at home and that everyone can be who they are.”