Renato “Ato” Jiao, Chief Human Resource Officer of Globe Telecom, has been named one of ETHRWorld Southeast Asia’s HR Icons 2026. The recognition recognizes the top 100 HR leaders in the region who are redefining human resources as a strategic driver of organisational growth, workforce transformation, and business resilience. It celebrates executives who demonstrate measurable organisational impact, thought leadership, and influence in shaping the future of work.
Under Jiao’s leadership, Globe has strengthened its people-first culture, guided by malasakit, trust, and empowerment. He oversees programs that champion employee engagement, leadership development, and overall health and well-being while equipping teams to navigate rapid technological and regulatory changes. Globe has also advanced initiatives supporting dynamic hybrid work set-ups, career mobility, and inclusion, ensuring employees have the tools and opportunities to innovate and make meaningful contributions.
“HR is about enabling people to grow, lead, and make a difference every day,” Jiao said. “Our focus is creating a workplace where employees feel empowered to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for both the company and the communities we serve.”
Globe’s commitment to its people is reflected in its Create Everyday Possibilities advocacy, which encourages employees to maximize their strengths, pursue learning, and develop leadership capabilities. Employee resource groups, including the G Network and Pride Network, foster mentorship, collaboration, and inclusion while also supporting capability building across the workforce.
Complementing these efforts are innovation initiatives such as Globe’s internal AI learning and innovation challenge, and the No-Code Project, which enables employees to develop digital applications even without traditional programming backgrounds, which equip employees with AI and digital skills and enable teams to build technology solutions even without traditional programming backgrounds.
The company’s focus on people has earned multiple regional recognitions. Globe was named Overall Grand Winner at the HR Excellence Awards 2025, receiving 11 awards across categories such as talent management and employee advocacy. It has also been recognized by HR Asia as a top employer and earned certification from Great Place to Work, with 85 percent of employees affirming Globe as a great place to work, significantly above industry benchmarks.
Jiao’s inclusion in the ETHRWorld HR Icons 2026 list underscores Globe’s commitment to aligning people, purpose, and performance to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation.
Learn more about Globe’s people-first culture at createeverydaypossibilities.com.
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