This morning I found myself thinking about “Belonging.”
There seems to be an international day for almost everything these days. And I admit, the first reaction can sometimes be: “alright… another one.”
But if I step back, I believe there is something behind this.
Our world moves fast. Very fast. News, events, priorities—one replaces the other almost instantly. Things that actually matter risk getting lost in that constant flow.
So maybe these days are simply reminders.
A reason to pause, even briefly, and reflect.
And belonging… is certainly worth that pause. But what does belonging mean?
For me, it is something quite simple—and at the same time, not easy to create.
It is the feeling that you are seen.
That you matter.
That you are part of something—not just formally, but genuinely.
In today’s world, we are constantly connected. Messages, calls, platforms—it is all there. Yet, I have the impression that many people feel more alone than before.
Digital connection is not the same as human connection.
A real conversation, a shared effort, someone who listens, a team that stands together—this is where belongingactually happens.
If I look at Siemens, I think this sense of belonging has been built over a very long time.
We started in Berlin in 1847, and only a few years later, in 1856, we were already present in Türkiye.
This year marks 170 years here.
I believe that says something important.
We are not just present in Türkiye.
We belong here.
At the same time, we are part of a global network—connected across countries, cultures, and perspectives. This combination of local roots and global reach is something quite special. When I think about what creates this belonging in Türkiye, three things come to mind.
First, people.
Our colleagues, our partners, our customers. Without them, nothing exists.
Second, responsibility.
Towards the environment, towards society, towards the impact we create.
And third, this country itself.
Türkiye is not just a place where we do business. It is a place where we have grown together over generations.
Belonging does not happen automatically. It is something we create—through how we treat each other, how we work together, and how we show respect in everyday moments. Each of you contributes to this, whether visible or not.
And for that, I would like to say thank you.
Maybe that is what this day is about after all.
Taking a moment to reflect not only on where we belong—but also on how we help others feel that they belong.
Warm regards,
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