Head Of Corporate Affairs & Regulatory

The Key Purpose of this role is to develop and execute the market's external affairs, public policy, regulatory, reputation, communications, and stakeholder engagement strategy. The role safeguards and enhances the company's license to operate, drives favorable regulatory and fiscal outcomes, protects and strengthens corporate reputation, and positions the company as a trusted partner to government, industry, communities, and other key stakeholders. The role acts as a strategic advisor to the Country Leadership Team and is responsible for anticipating, mitigating, and managing policy, regulatory, reputational, and socio-political risks while identifying opportunities that support sustainable business growth.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Leadership

Lead the development and execution of the market regulatory and public policy strategy

Drive advocacy initiatives that support a stable, predictable, and competitive regulatory environment

Monitor emerging regulatory, legislative, and fiscal developments impacting the business

Develop positions and recommendations on alcohol regulation, excise taxation, licensing, labeling, environmental regulation, trade policy, sustainability regulations, and related matters

Lead engagement and negotiations with regulators and policymakers

Coordinate cross-functional responses to proposed regulations and legislation

Ensure alignment between market priorities and Zone/Global Public Policy objectives

Lead programs addressing illicit alcohol, counterfeiting, tax stamp initiatives, and formalization of the alcohol sector

Government & Institutional Relations

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key government ministries, regulatory agencies, parliamentarians, municipalities, diplomatic missions, and industry associations

Represent the company in relevant industry forums and policy platforms

Develop stakeholder engagement plans for priority government stakeholders

Support executive engagement with government leaders and strategic decisionmakers

Position the company as a constructive contributor to national economic and social development priorities

Corporate Reputation Management

Develop and execute the market reputation strategy

Strengthen trust and credibility among external stakeholders

Monitor reputation risks and implement mitigation plans

Lead issues management and crisis preparedness initiatives

Coordinate responses to reputational threats, activist activity, negative publicity, and regulatory controversies

Ensure consistent corporate positioning and messaging

Corporate Brand & Communications

Oversee development and execution of internal and external communications strategies

Lead corporate narrative development and reputation campaigns

Oversee media relations, press engagement, and spokesperson coordination

Review and approve key public communications, speeches, statements, and presentations

Manage communication support for corporate events and executive engagements

Drive programs aimed at improving beer perception and promoting responsible consumption

Positive media share of voice

External communication effectiveness

Internal engagement and alignment metrics

Sustainability Advocacy

Support advocacy efforts linked to sustainability, circular packaging, environmental management, agriculture, water stewardship, and socio-economic development

Communicate the business's contribution to economic growth, job creation, and community development

Promote responsible drinking and smart drinking initiatives

Strengthen partnerships with NGOs, development agencies, and community stakeholders

Strategic Business Partnering

Act as a member of the Country Leadership Team

Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on stakeholder, regulatory, political, and reputational risks

Participate in commercial planning processes and key business decisions

Ensure external affairs considerations are embedded in business strategy

Partner closely with Legal, Procurement, Supply, Logistics, People, Commercial, and Sustainability teams

Risk Management & Crisis Response

Develop and maintain stakeholder and reputational risk maps

Lead external affairs response during crises and business continuity events

Manage crisis communications and stakeholder engagement during incidents

Support investigations and regulatory interactions when required

Maintain crisis plans and response protocols

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, coach, and develop Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Regulatory teams

Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results

Manage budgets and external service providers

Ensure effective project management and execution of strategic priorities

Team engagement scores.

Talent development outcomes.

Successful delivery of annual objectives and strategic projects.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Regulatory & Public Policy

Delivery of priority advocacy outcomes

Stability and predictability of regulatory environment

Progress on excise tax and regulatory objectives

Reduction of regulatory business risks

Stakeholder Engagement

Strength of key stakeholder relationships

Quality and frequency of government engagements

Industry association leadership and influence

Reputation

Reputation index improvement

Positive stakeholder sentiment

Successful management of high-risk issues

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Required Competencies

Functional Competencies

Regulatory Affairs

Public Policy Development

Government Relations

Strategic Communications

Reputation Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis & Issues Management

Project Management

Negotiation & Influencing

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Executive Presence

Stakeholder Influence

People Leadership

Collaboration

Decision Making

Results Orientation

Resilience and Adaptability

Success Profile

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations Economics Communications, Public Administration or Business Administration

8-12+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, External Affairs Communications or Public Affairs

Experience engaging senior government stakeholders.

Proven advocacy and stakeholder management track record.

Experience leading cross-functional projects.

Experience managing reputational and regulatory risks.

FMCG, beverages, tobacco, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

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