Director

Job Description : CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR THAILAND ( OPEN TO EXPATS) A global FMCG company is looking for a Thailand based Corporate Affairs Director (x1 vacancy) to support the growth of businesses in Indochina countries. You are expected to build business relationship with Ministries for Agriculture, Industry and Sciences, as well as customs, excise and consumer. You will also lead a team of regulatory affairs, communications, and customer complaints with focus on Indochina markets. This role offers a competitive base salary with attractive benefits. Direct the corporate affairs function across Indochina, ensuring alignment across the markets, with local business leaders, and global corporate affairs. Lead all aspects of the corporate affairs agenda in Indochina including government affairs and communications Lead external engagement on key public policy issues and proactively communicate the Company’s positions and strategy Lead internal and external communications, positioning the Company and its local brands 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 company’s global corporate view and the company 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 Play a critical role in the department’s global-to-local model by leveraging global insights in the development of market-level policy and communications solutions and provide the global office with timely monitoring of key developments To succeed in this role, strong relationship with major government authorities would be beneficial. A degree in Public Affair, Law, or relevant fields 10+ years international working experience in government affairs related position Experiences from multinational corporation is a plus speaking & fluent in written and spoken English and Thai Strong communication skills, strategic mindset as well as proactive, structured and independent way of working High level of commitment, confident appearance and strong team leading skills Willingness to travel

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