Government Affairs Manager/Head: Global MNC Consumer Brand

• Build and maintain relationships with key ministries including Finance, Commerce, Industry, Health, and Food Safety authorities
• Drive fiscal and excise‑tax negotiations supported by robust economic, legal, and market analysis
• Develop structured government engagement plans and briefing materials for leadership
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise internal teams on business impact and response planning
• Manage public‑policy consultancies with clear KPIs and performance oversight
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams and distributors to resolve market‑access issues

• Native-level Arabic with strong English communication skills
• Proven GCC government affairs experience with demonstrated policy influence
• Direct engagement with ministries in areas such as fiscal policy, commerce, health, or regulatory bodies
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with economic, legal, and regulatory data
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed, fast‑paced environments
• High resilience, follow‑through, and ability to navigate sensitive government relationships

The environment is fast‑paced, collaborative, and built on empowerment, ownership, and cross‑functional agility.

• Opportunity to lead the full government affairs agenda across multiple GCC markets for an instantly recognisable, global leader in their field.
• High-impact role influencing policy and regulatory outcomes in a dynamic, competitive sector
• Collaborative environment with significant cross-functional exposure
• Ability to shape long-term strategy and directly contribute to market access and commercial success