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Phillips Pham, Chief People Officer at Mainetti, discusses the importance of prioritizing the mental and physical health of employees

First off, it would be great to get to know you a bit better. Could you tell me about your career history, and its evolution to your current role? My name is Phillips Pham and I’ m the Chief People Officer of Mainetti and the General Manager of Mainetti Vietnam. I’ ve been at Mainetti for 18 years now, and have always been passionate about our culture, sustainability, and championing humancentered engagement. Outside Mainetti I mentor at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and have co-authored Happy Organisation – a book that explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness( GNH) principles to create thriving, purpose-driven workplaces where people and performance flourish together.

Tell me more about Mainetti and where your role fits in the business. Mainetti produces innovative packaging products and sustainable solutions for the retail sector. The business itself was founded by the Mainetti brothers in 1961 and now operates in 90 locations across six continents. Though we have global production, all our work is backed by strong, local expertise. As such, we see ourselves as a global family, working toward a shared vision. In 2024, I became Mainetti’ s global Chief People Officer, with the personal aim of proving that business can be a powerful force for good. In today’ s world, employees seek workplaces that genuinely prioritize their wellbeing. We are committed to strengthening our four core values – respect, integrity, commitment, and

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