• Corporate Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and lead the Group Corporate Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with Group vision, business priorities, and risk landscape.

• Act as the Group’s senior advisor on matters related to reputation, stakeholder relations, policy, and communications.

• Partner with the Executive team to shape and position corporate messages in support of strategic projects, market expansion, M&A activity, and sustainability goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Reputation Management

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Group Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Stakeholder Engagement Plans at Group and country level.

• Build and maintain influential relationships with key external stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, media, community leaders, NGOs, and industry bodies.

• Monitor stakeholder sentiment, public policy trends, and socio-political developments that may impact business operations or reputation.

• Champion stakeholder-centric culture across the business by embedding stakeholder insights into decision-making and reporting structures.

• Government and Regulatory Affairs

• Lead strategic engagement with government and regulatory stakeholders to build trust, inform policy outcomes, and ensure proactive advocacy on key business issues.

• Represent the Group in high-level government, legislative, and industry forums.

• Work closely with Legal and Compliance to monitor and influence regulatory developments in the Group’s operating jurisdictions.

• Media and Communications

• Oversee Group-wide corporate communications, including media relations, messaging, public statements, and brand narrative.

• Develop a Group-wide Issues and Crisis Communication Framework to support business continuity and reputational protection.

• Act as the spokesperson or media liaison where appropriate and provide media training for executives and senior leaders.

• Sustainability, Citizenship, and ESG

• Collaborate with Sustainability and ESG teams to align communication and stakeholder strategies with environmental and social impact objectives.

• Lead narrative development and stakeholder communication around the Group’s sustainability initiatives, social license to operate, and ESG reporting.

• Internal Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with internal functions (e.g. Legal, Compliance, ESG, HR, Operations) to ensure coherent corporate positioning and integrated risk management.

• Build capacity and capability within the Corporate Affairs function, including oversight of teams or embedded roles in regional operations.

• Promote internal alignment and accountability for managing key stakeholder relationships across business units.

• People Leadership and Development

• Build and mentor a diverse team of corporate affairs experts, fostering a high-performance and values-based culture.

• Lead succession planning and skills development in the function

• Deep understanding of how corporate affairs contributes to enterprise value, risk management, and stakeholder trust.

• Ability to align reputation strategy with overall business objectives and socio-political realities.

• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships with senior government officials, regulators, media, civil society, and internal leaders.

• Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder environments, including cross-border and politically sensitive contexts.

• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and cultural awareness.

• Able to adapt messaging and engagement strategies to diverse audiences across geographies.