Communications (corporate, external, and internal communications)
Define and implement the corporate communications strategy in line with Group and APAC priorities.
Lead corporate reputation, and narrative across media, external stakeholders, and internal audiences.
Sponsor, identify and oversee external and executive corporate communications initiatives and opportunities that drive positive perception of Pernod Ricard Thailand's brands (i.e. Embassies events...), activities and corporate reputation in the industry
Oversee internal communication initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, alignment, and understanding of company strategy, values, and priorities.
Coordinate closely with APAC Communications to ensure consistency of messaging and execution.
Sustainability & Responsibility (S&R)
Drive the local rollout of the Group's S&R Roadmap, ensuring impactful and measurable initiatives.
Lead priority S&R pillars (e.g. Responsible Consumption, Circularity, Community Engagement) relevant to the local market.
Partner with internal teams to embed S&R into business operations, brand activities, and external engagements.
Engage and communicate with key stakeholders (government, NGOs, embassies, industry bodies) on S&R matters.
Track performance, prepare reports, and share progress internally and externally
Public Affairs
Locally monitor political, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the business and industry (e.g. alcohol policy, advertising regulations, taxation, labelling, trade). APAC will still deliver comprehensive outlooks using their regular sources.
Support the agenda with political decision-makers to protect Pernod Ricard Thailand's business interests in the short, medium, and long-term. Work closely with TABBA chairman, and members.
Support public affairs strategy development in line with Group and APAC direction.
Support interaction and relationships with government authorities, regulators, industry associations, embassies, and key external stakeholders.
Represent the company in relevant industry forums, advocacy in embassies and contribute to other market players alignment.
Legal & Compliance
Oversee the legal and compliance function with a direct report, covering: Legal/regulatory compliance
Litigation management
Corporate governance
Risk assessment
Intellectual Property
Support the business in its daily operations and development, including on appropriate business development.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
Essential
Bachelor's degree in either International Relations, Communications, Public Policy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields.
10+ years of relevant professional experience in either communication, public relations, public affairs, corporate affairs
Government relations, advocacy, public policy, political risk analysis, corporate advisory, public administration/government, consultancy experience are advantage
Beverage industry related experience will be Strongly advantageous
An existing network of government and relevant authorities relationship, as well as embassies, trade organizations and private sector are advantage
Excellent command of English.
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and writing skills to monitor and formulate analysis on technical/market issues.
Strategic thinker and problem solver
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
Strong team player
Experience in a multicultural environment.
Strong business acumen.
Excellent IT skills for research and presentation
Desirable
Knowledge/experience in local media landscape
Knowledge of Thai legislative process
Knowledge/experience in government
An existing network of government and relevant authorities relationship, as well as embassies, trade organizations and private sector.
Thai Native
Management experience.
International education or working experience an asset.
Pernodricard · Bangkok, Thailand