Head Of Government And Corporate Affairs India

As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Beam Suntory also produces leading IMFL brand Oaksmith in India.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Beam Suntory's core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.
For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

• Head of Government and Corporate affairs– will focus on public affairs in India. They will have primary responsibility for advocating on behalf of Beam Suntory on legislative and regulatory issues in India.
• Responsible for defining, delivering, and executing the strongest possible CR strategy that delivers against Beam Suntory India top line objectives in the short and long term.
• Anticipating and mitigating risks incl. geopolitical, tax, trade, regulatory and reputational risks.
• Provide expertise, counsel, analysis and intelligence to the India leadership team, HQ and senior leaders on decision making of state governments and potential policy outcomes that could impact Beam Suntory India

Qualifications & Experience

• Education- bachelor’s degree preference for legal, communication, political science or a related area
• Years of experience- Minimum 10-15 years substantive experience in public policy/government relations
• Type of experience- Experience and familiarity with Indian legislative systems, corporate and highly regulated industries, and trade associations.
• Travel %- 50%

Organizational Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Approach
• Creating Innovative Solutions
• Beating the Competition Together

Role Specific Competencies

• Agility
• Collaboration
• Critical/Logical thinking
• Results oriented
• Communication

Leadership Competencies

• Works in a collaborative manner
• Inspires engagement, passion, and performance
• Thinks and acts like an owner
• Delivers impactful results with integrity