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Job Description : CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR THAILAND An exciting Corporate Affairs Director (x1 vacancy) job has just become available at one of the most reputable FMCG firms based in Bangkok. Reporting directly to Regional MD, this is a role which will help drive the firm to be leader in their field. About the Corporate Affairs Director Role: Reporting to the Regional MD, you will support the growth and success of the firm in Asia by managing regulatory, consumer, and reputational risks related to key public policy issues. The salary range is competitive with variable bonus and provident fund. · Direct the corporate affairs function, ensuring alignment across the markets, with local business leaders, and global corporate affairs, including government affairs and communications · Lead external engagement on key public policy issues and proactively communicate the firm positions and strategy · Lead communications positioning the firm with influencers, stakeholders and more broadly through traditional and social media, events, stakeholder engagement · Represent the company before public officials/regulators and in external forums on critical issues for the food and beverage industry. Participate in industry coalitions, negotiate industry positions/policies, and help build consensus consistent with the firm global corporate view and positive agenda · Represent the corporate affairs function in internal meetings and committees and maintain strong internal communications across key businesses and departments. Maintain strong interaction and internal coordination with subject matter experts at both local and global levels, including sustainability, operations, procurement and legal functions, reviewing and prioritising issues, setting strategies and devising action plans to address packaging policy issues · Leveraging global insights in the development of market-level policy and communications solutions and provide the global office with timely monitoring of key developments A talented Corporate Affairs Director is required for this exciting role. · Strong knowledge of public policy issues affecting the food and beverage industry specifically in relation to regulatory policy trends and developments, including an understanding of and ability to speak on leading approaches regulation · Must have 10+ years of relevant experience, including experience in a company, trade association and/or consulting/research group. Must have some experience with governments and how they operate and knowledge of the policy-making process · Strong leadership skills to set and drive an agenda, including ability to prioritise a range of complex issues and adapt quickly · Ability to build relationships, manage collaboration, and develop and manage coalitions · Strong negotiation skills to manage external and internal stakeholders

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