We are delighted to share that Enrico is joining our afternoon Leadership Panel in Zurich later this month at our Wellbeing at Work Summit Europe. He and his fellow panellists will be discussing “Equitable Well-Being Outcomes in an Increasingly Complex Workplace”.
We caught up with him to see how he’s feeling in the run up to the summit:
Hi Enrico we are thrilled that you are joining us at the Wellbeing at Work Summit in Zurich later this month. Our first and most important question is, how are you doing today?
Right now, as I am answering this, I find myself in that familiar moment just before stepping into a break—wrapping things up, sorting through ideas, and creating space for what is next. With the Easter holiday approaching, I am intentionally slowing down, reflecting, and realigning my priorities.
As a leader based in the region, what are the main challenges you are facing when it comes to employee wellbeing and mental health?
Since March, I have taken on a coordination role for Health across Europe—which brings both opportunity and complexity.
The main challenge lies in the differences between countries: employee numbers, locations, local legislation, and varying levels of experience and focus when it comes to wellbeing and mental health. There is no one-size-fits-all solution—each country needs to find its own path forward, while we create a shared direction that enables meaningful and sustainable progress.
What strategies have you seen developing over the past 6 months, both internally and externally, that are moving the dial on wellbeing in the workplace?
One strategy I have been seen developing is the shift from isolated wellbeing events that cover many broad topics, to a focus on wellbeing campaigns based on themes that matter to the company, and ensuring these activities fit into existing policies and are aligned with global offerings. This makes the approach more consistent and helps wellbeing become a regular part of the workplace rather than occasional events.
Why is employee wellbeing so important to you personally?
For me, employee wellbeing starts with recognizing the human being behind each role. It means creating conditions where the interests of the individual and the organization truly meet—enabling sustainable success and performance for both.
What impact is AI having in your organization and how are you managing that?
In SAP, AI is already a strong driver of transformation—enhancing productivity, supporting better decision-making, and increasingly shaping how we work across functions. At the same time, we are very conscious of the impact on people, which is why we focus on responsible use, transparency, and continuous upskilling.
Other than AI, are there any challenges that you are seeing for the first time and how are you addressing them?
One challenge we are seeing is the high load of information in both work and personal life. We need smarter ways to reach different employee segments, considering the diversity of needs and characteristics—such as personal circumstances and professional roles—to build awareness of our offerings and services. This remains a continuous challenge.
What areas do you think employers should be focused on over the next 12 months?
It is difficult to give a one-size-fits-all answer, as it really depends on where each organization stands today.
If the topic is still new and organizations are just starting with health and wellbeing initiatives, my advice is to think about scalability and adoption from the very beginning. If there is already a broad portfolio in place, the focus should shift toward a more integrated and sustainable approach—looking beyond participation rates and truly measuring impact.
Do you feel that investment in employee wellbeing in the region is increasing or decreasing and is that a direct reflection on HR leaders’ increasing ability to demonstrate effective returns of their strategies to leadership?
At SAP, investment in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing is centrally driven with high attention. Our commitment is reflected in our Run Healthy program, a comprehensive Health & Safety Management System which fosters engagement, workforce resilience, productivity, and compliance across all our legal entities, and is part of our People Agenda priorities.
How has your organisation been leading the way?
SAP’s Run Healthy program is more than a number of initiatives; it’s a management system that drives attention and maturity in health and wellbeing across the globe. It’s a rather unique approach, combining global alignment with local flexibility in a practical, supportive way.
Enrico is speaking in Zurich as part of our Wellbeing at Work Summit Europe 2026 which takes place in Zurich, Amsterdam and Madrid later this month. Click the links below to find out more and book your tickets:
