SIGers on the move – meet Diani Duarte da Silva

Current location: Linnich, Germany
SIG journey: Started as a Packaging R&D Engineer in Brazil → Moved to Germany as R&D Engineer → Global Project Manager → Now Senior Product Manager in Global Marketing

Please introduce yourself and your role at SIG
I’m Diani Duarte da Silva. I joined SIG in Brazil as a Packaging R&D Engineer and am now based in Germany, working as a Senior Product Manager in our Global Marketing team. My journey has taken me from technical roles into a more strategic, cross-functional space — and every step has taught me something new about myself and the business.

What’s the most rewarding part of working in a different country?
Living and working abroad pushes you in ways you can’t always prepare for — and that’s what makes it so rewarding. You’re constantly learning: about people, perspectives, and yourself. I’ve grown more independent, more adaptable, and more curious. And I’ve learned that every challenge, no matter how small or personal, contributes to your strength and confidence over time.

How has SIG’s global culture helped you adapt?
SIG’s culture made a world of difference during my transition. When I arrived in Germany, I didn’t feel like I had to start from scratch — I felt supported. From my colleagues in Campo Largo and São Paulo to my team here in Linnich, people reached out, offered help, and gave me a sense of belonging. That kind of human connection can’t be overstated — it’s what turns a relocation into a real integration.

What’s your top advice for colleagues considering global mobility?
Don’t overthink it — but prepare for growth in every way. The professional rewards are real, but the personal development might surprise you even more.
Bring your curiosity, your patience, and your authenticity. And trust that even when it’s tough (and it will be, at times), you’ll come out stronger and more capable than you ever imagined.
Also — build your support network early. Even a few meaningful connections can make a huge difference when everything else is new.

And one more thing: moving to Germany just one month before the pandemic hit wasn’t part of the plan. But getting through that experience taught me resilience I didn’t know I had. It’s a reminder that some of the best chapters in your story begin in the most uncertain moments.