Discover personal insights into a day in the life of your future colleagues
Our employees are best placed to explain what it’s like to work at Konica Minolta. That's why we asked them. And they revealed some fascinating tales.
Podcast Series: The stories, expertise, and passion behind our business
Behind every innovation, customer success, and transformation journey are the people who make it possible. People & Passion at Konica Minolta is a podcast series that offers an authentic look at the individuals shaping our organization and driving positive change every day.
Through inspiring personal stories and expert conversations, employees, leaders, and specialists from across Europe share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on topics ranging from career development, purpose and leadership to innovation, technology, and the future of work. The series provides a unique opportunity to discover the people behind our business, learn from their expertise, and explore the passion that inspires them to make a difference for customers, colleagues, and society.
Employee movie
“It’s a place where you can be yourself and it’s a place where you can make an impact.”
It is the combination of meaningful work, collaboration, and a culture that supports both professional success and personal well-being.
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs and individual strengths are valued. By encouraging learning, collaboration, and innovation, we empower our employees to grow, explore new opportunities, and make a positive impact.
Our employee stories bring this culture to life through the experiences of the people who make Konica Minolta what it is.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roundtable at Konica Minolta
Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential components for creating a fair, just and respectful society where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, cultural heritage or other personal characteristics. Six colleagues from across Europe with very diverse backgrounds, positions and roles share with us their experience at Konica Minolta.
When curiosity meets opportunity
From apprentice to eCommerce Marketing Manager, Stefanie’s career at Konica Minolta shows how personal ambition and the right environment can unlock real growth. Over the years, she has shaped her path through learning, international experience, and hands-on responsibility – from launching digital sales channels across Europe to developing eCommerce strategy in Australia. Her story is a powerful example of how Konica Minolta empowers people to grow, explore new paths, and help shape the company’s digital future.
Transforming curiosity into purpose
Curiosity can be the starting point for extraordinary journeys. For Jussi, a master’s thesis on hyperspectral imaging became the gateway to a career dedicated to turning cutting-edge technology into practical solutions with real-world impact. Today, as Senior Technical Sales Manager for APAC at Konica Minolta’s Finnish hyperspectral imaging company Specim, Jussi connects innovation, people, and markets across continents - helping industries see what was once invisible and transform data into smarter, more sustainable decisions.
Crafting solutions on the industrial print floor
Alina takes great pride in her role as an Industrial Print Operator at Konica Minolta, where she transforms technical expertise into creative solutions for customers. Her work is driven by a strong sense of purpose, helping clients overcome challenges, empowering them with innovative printing technology, and making high-quality production accessible to all. For Alina, each day is an opportunity to create meaningful impact through her dedication, skill, and commitment to continuous learning.
Three apprentices, three international adventures, three stories
Three apprentices, three international adventures
As part of their apprenticeships at Konica Minolta, Emma, Merle-Marie, and Finn embarked on four-week international assignments, gaining valuable experience while exploring new cultures and ways of working.
From Brno to Lisbon and Copenhagen, each apprentice embraced new challenges, adapted to different cultures, and discovered fresh perspectives through collaboration with local colleagues.
Whether supporting internal communications, gaining insights into digital marketing and SEO, or contributing to an eCommerce rollout, all three apprentices worked on meaningful projects that expanded their skills and knowledge.
"The company really invests in our personal development and gives us a chance to think outside the box."
Finn Sehler
Apprentice as Merchant in eCommerce at Konica Minolta Europe
The international assignments helped Emma, Merle-Marie, and Finn build confidence, independence, and resilience while strengthening their professional capabilities and broadening their horizons.
The experience reinforced their career aspirations and demonstrated how Konica Minolta supports young talent through international opportunities, personal development, and a culture built on openness and trust.
Breaking down barriers
Silke’s journey at Konica Minolta has been one of growth, leadership, and breaking barriers. As a participant in the Women2Lead program, she gained invaluable insights into leadership, self-development, and the power of diverse collaboration. The experience not only strengthened her confidence but also deepened her commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
A career journey driven by purpose and innovation
Javier embodies a deep commitment to healthcare that truly serves people. His story highlights Konica Minolta’s values-led culture, diverse team, and empowering environment - making it a place where meaningful work and personal growth go hand in hand. Through groundbreaking technologies, Konica Minolta is helping improve diagnostics and save lives - bringing tangible benefits to patients and communities around the world.
Project Manager – Intelligent Connected Workplace, DevOps
Lenka works in a dynamic international environment where she focuses on innovation and the development of potential business. In this impactful role, she interacts extensively with customers and colleagues in different countries. In her team, the opportunity to experiment and develop new products makes her part of Konica Minolta’s success.
Project Lead in the European IT department
Meet our passionate colleague Laila from the European IT team. She has two main drivers: people and projects. She’s currently working on a complex project to move the company onto a new version of SAP. The project spans our European headquarters in Germany as well as our other locations across Europe.
From Trainee to Sales Manager for Strategic Accounts
For Lukas, being a trainee at Konica Minolta meant being in the field with his colleagues and learning the job by experiencing it. With this newly acquired knowledge and the many possibilities on offer, Lukas now supports his unit with ideas on how to ensure client collaboration in a more proactive way.
From project and process management to eCommerce
A journey full of opportunities
After starting her career in process management, Anna Lena joined Konica Minolta and quickly discovered an environment that encourages growth, learning, and new opportunities.
What began in process management soon evolved into a new challenge. Through internal mobility, Anna Lena moved into Digital Customer Experience, helping shape the company's digital future.
Today, she works with colleagues across Europe to develop eCommerce solutions, combining strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivering a seamless customer experience.
"I value Konica Minolta's commitment to initiatives that promote personal development and provide structured yet flexible paths for career growth and learning."
Anna Lena Glenewinkel
Digital Customer Experience Manager
Through international collaboration and programmes such as TIP, Anna Lena has broadened her perspective, strengthened her skills, and grown as a leader.
For Anna Lena, what makes Konica Minolta special is the combination of flexibility, trust, and inclusion, creating an environment where people are empowered to learn, contribute, and thrive.
From Spain to international business leadership
Meet Ana Aranda
Originally from Spain, Ana Aranda has lived in Finland for more than 20 years and has been part of Specim since 2006.
Today, as Business Area Manager for AMER & EMEA, she leads an international cross-functional team and oversees markets representing a significant share of Specim's business.
Her journey is defined by curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for turning advanced technology into meaningful customer value.
Driven by impact
At Specim, a Konica Minolta company specializing in hyperspectral imaging, I help turn advanced technology into real value for customers around the world.
What motivates me most is seeing our solutions contribute to a more sustainable future, from smarter recycling processes and the circular economy to early disease detection in vegetation.
Collaboration without borders
At Specim, people with different backgrounds and expertise come together with a shared goal.
Trust, open communication, and a willingness to help one another make collaboration successful, regardless of location. For me, distance is never a barrier when everyone is working toward a common purpose.
A truly international environment
As a Spaniard who has lived in Finland for more than 20 years, working across cultures is a natural part of my daily life.
Different perspectives make us stronger, helping us innovate, solve challenges, and create greater value for customers worldwide.
Growing through opportunity
Working with customers, partners, and colleagues across regions and cultures has broadened my perspective and strengthened my skills.
Every new challenge is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow.
Growth beyond titles
To me, growth is not only about promotions.
It's about being trusted with greater responsibility, new markets, and bigger challenges. That trust has been one of the most important drivers of my career journey.
"Real growth happens when others trust you to expand your impact."
Ana Aranda
Business Area Manager for AMER & EMEA
Around the world with Konica Minolta
Who dares wins - with this attitude and a healthy dose of curiosity, Amy ventured into the unknown, taking on the management of a global project. The project saw her spend three months at our headquarters in Tokyo, and a further month in the US. She now reflects on her assignment and shares her experiences with us.
Our Konica Minolta LGBTQ+ community
Having a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion opens the path to trust and honesty at work. It gives employees a safe place, where they can be authentic and perform at their best. Such culture plays an important role to feel confident and allows a larger platform for innovation, creativity and a variety of perspectives. Two members of our Konica Minolta LGBTQ+ community share with us their experience from the Konica Minolta workplace.
From Assistant to President to Project Manager - My path at Konica Minolta
From idea to implementation – Experience shared by André Statkus
Passion, Customer-Centric and Team spirit in Konica Minolta - “if you have an idea to improve a process in the company or to create totally something new, then try it and believe in it. The time you will spend with the colleagues to bring your idea to reality is motivating and brings a great team spirit.” This is what our colleague André experienced through a project, close to his heart. Thanks for sharing André and many successful projects to come! Read the full story here:
My path from apprenticeship to building European service strategies: Patrick Stucke
Patrick works in a constantly changing international environment, which supports development and collaboration between departments. This surrounding keeps him energized when building European service strategies.“I never come to work thinking that I don’t want to be here. With all the changes that are happening the challenge is rather “Where do we start?” ” says Patrick. Read the full interview for more insights into Patrick’s story.
Head of Sales Major Business
Together with his team, Erhan focuses on achieving maximum success for our customers. Konica Minolta affords him scope to diversify on subject matter, to develop new solutions and to further his skills. Thanks to our mobile working concept, he is able to spend plenty of time with his children, despite the demanding nature of his role. People are always his focus, be they family, colleagues or customers.
80 years in Konica Minolta!
You might be asking yourself, if it is possible to work 80 years in a company. Well, if we sum-up the 20th professional anniversary of our four colleagues: Markus Wagner, Wiebke Ostermeier, Bernd Scheibner and Joerg Libal all working for the Konica Minolta Academy, we end up with 80 years full of Konica Minolta experience. Let’s have a closer look to learn what our colleagues find motivating but also challenging and why working for the same company for more than 80 years still brings inspiration