Head of Marketing (Food)

This is a highly strategic position with end-to-end ownership of portfolio strategy, innovation, consumer engagement, and commercial performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping long-term business growth while leading a high-performing marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term growth strategies to accelerate business performance.
• Lead brand, portfolio, and innovation strategies across multiple markets.
• Drive integrated marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee marketing investment planning and ensure effective return on investment.
• Identify market opportunities through consumer insights and competitive analysis.
• Lead, develop, and coach a regional marketing team to build organizational capability.
• Influence senior leadership on strategic priorities and growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive marketing experience gained within consumer-facing industries.
• Strong track record in brand building, portfolio management, and business growth.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Exposure to multiple Asian markets would be advantageous.
• Fluent English required; additional Asian language capabilities would be beneficial.