Director, APAC Strategy

About the role

Suntory Global Spirits is looking for a high-performing strategy lead at director level with a strong aspiration in the drinks sector. The role reports to the VP, APAC Strategy, with exposure to senior leaders including the President, APAC, and other regions and functions globally. It contributes to high-profile APAC Strategy initiatives, including the development of Suntory Global Spirits' mid-to-long-term strategies for the APAC region, and shapes the APAC agenda and influences material business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and drive the APAC strategic agenda with the VP, APAC Strategy, APAC President and Leadership Team, turning priorities into clear actions and outcomes.
• Build a deep understanding of APAC markets and business performance, linking market, consumer, customer, competitor, financial and operational insights to spot opportunities, risks and gaps.
• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives from problem definition through execution, framing complex questions, choosing the right analytical approach and mobilising stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to APAC markets and functional leaders, building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Drive the APAC strategic planning cycle, including the Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities, and keep progress visible against priorities.
• Connect strategy to execution, working with accountable leaders to surface root causes and drive corrective action.
• Engage with global leadership and Board-level stakeholders, and raise the quality of strategic thinking across APAC.

Required profile

• Degree qualified with 8+ years of relevant strategy, business development or commercial experience, gained through top-tier strategy consulting and/or in-house roles, with significant APAC experience and strong understanding of Asian markets.
• Proven track record of translating strategy into measurable outcomes and leading change across complex, multi-market organisations.
• Experience in a multinational consumer products/FMCG business, the spirits industry and/or an APAC commercial role is highly valued.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to quickly understand business performance, market dynamics, consumers, customers and competitors.
• Exceptional analytical judgement, problem-solving and strategic judgement, able to simplify complex or ambiguous problems.
• High degree of ownership and self-direction, and strong stakeholder leadership and influencing capability.