Paola Maini
About Paola Maini
Paola Maini is a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Chairperson of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at UBS, where she has worked since 2013. With over 20 years of experience in corporate communications across various sectors, she has held significant roles in companies such as Damiani and YOOX S.p.A.
Work at UBS
Paola Maini has been employed at UBS since 2013, serving as the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. In this role, she is responsible for managing communication strategies within the organization. Additionally, she chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, focusing on promoting inclusive practices within the company. Her tenure at UBS spans over 11 years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate communication and fostering a diverse workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Paola Maini studied at IULM University, where she earned a Laurea in Relazioni Pubbliche from 1994 to 1999. Her academic focus included public relations, corporate communications, events, and internal communications. With over 20 years of experience in multinational corporate environments, she has developed expertise across several sectors, including technology, luxury, fashion, and finance. Her background equips her with a robust understanding of effective communication strategies in diverse business contexts.
Background
Before joining UBS, Paola Maini held significant roles in corporate communications at various organizations. She worked as the Head of Corporate Communications at Damiani from 2006 to 2009 and at YOOX S.p.A. Additionally, she served as a Press Officer at Fastweb from 2003 to 2006. These positions allowed her to build a strong foundation in corporate communications and crisis management, contributing to her overall professional development.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Paola Maini has demonstrated a strong ability to communicate the vision, mission, and values of her organizations to both internal and external stakeholders. She possesses extensive experience in crisis communications and brand protection, which are critical components of corporate communications. As a permanent member of the Happiness Lab Committee at UBS, she actively participates in initiatives that promote employee well-being and organizational culture.