Phnom PenhL When Mr. Pech Ny first joined HEINEKEN Cambodia 30 years ago, he had nothing but ambition in his pockets and dreams in his heart. Back then, he was a single man with humble beginnings; today, he is a husband, a father, and a homeowner, with a future built on hard work and hope – and it is all thanks to his 30-year journey with HEINEKEN Cambodia.
Mr. Pech Ny talks about his remarkable journey in a special video to commemorate the occasion. Watch Pech Ny’s story on HEINENEKEN Cambodia’s Facebook page.
As one of the brewer’s longest serving employees, Mr. Pech Ny has had a hand in everything from selling and marketing beer to ironing out some of the logistical challenges associated with a country in the midst of rebuilding. “(Back then) we had to deliver beer by boat to our customers,” he says. "It was quite the operation – and with the warehouse located far from our main markets, getting beer to consumers often felt like (navigating) an obstacle course."
Pech Ny recalls how, in 1994, delivering beer was no easy feat. He explained that the Chroy Chongvar Bridge had just been completed - which helped with the transportation of stock - but it was still a challenge to deliver the product to consumers in the surrounding areas, especially Prek Leap. He added that delivering our products to some of the most remote provinces, including Mondulkiri—a journey that tested not just his endurance, but also his determination. “The roads were barely there,” he shared. “We had to navigate bumpy tracks, animal carts, and footpaths. During festive occasions like Pchum Ben, the journey from Phnom Penh to Mondulkiri would take 12 to 14 days.”
Besides providing opportunities to use his initiative to solve problems, HEINEKEN Cambodia has also opened other doors for Pech Ny helping him to explore new horizons and make new friends.
“It was my first time on a plane,” Pech Ny says of his first-ever trip to Hanoi to attend a seminar with two HEINEKEN Cambodia colleagues. “The company supported us all the way – they helped us get passports, arranged accommodations, and made sure we had everything we needed.”
“That trip wasn’t just about the seminar,” he says. “It was about meeting new people and learning from each other. HEINEKEN Cambodia was willing to invest in me, and it made me feel part of something bigger.”
In 2012, Pech Ny began to push the boundaries of his ambitions, moving from his role as country sales manager—where he led half of the national sales team—into event management as Event Operations Manager. There, he was able to put his creativity to use, coordinating events and activations on behalf of HEINEKEN Cambodia’s brands.
One event that he is particularly proud of is Tiger Street Football. The tournament brought people together over football - which is one of Pech Ny’s passions. Ny is also proud of being recognised for his years of contribution to the brewer.
Mr. Pech Ny got married in November 1994, he’s now a father of four daughters with one grandchild. His oldest daughter is employed in the banking industry, another is in medical school, while the two others are still in school.
From boats on the river to trips to Vietnam, from local distributors to international colleagues, Pech Ny’s story with HEINEKEN Cambodia is one of growth, resilience, and dedication. And, as Pech Ny himself puts it, “HEINEKEN Cambodia isn’t just a globally recognized brand – it’s family.”
HEINEKEN Cambodia currently employs over 700 people across the country while supporting a further 66,000 jobs nationwide, according to a socio-economic impact report conducted by impact measurement consultancy, Steward Redqueen, to study the company’s contribution to local society and the Cambodian economy.
The report was presented by HEINEKEN’s Regional President Asia Pacific, Jacco van der Linden to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and during a recent visit to mark the brewer’s 30 years of contributions to the Kingdom.
