Job Description

This is a high-impact individual contributor role leading corporate affairs and sustainability across Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. You'll shape external engagement, drive strategic initiatives, and influence public policy and government relations to deliver measurable social and environmental impact.
This is a high-visibility leadership role for a changemaker who thrives at the intersection of corporate affairs, government relations, sustainability, and regional influence. You'll be the driving force behind stakeholder engagement and impact programs across MYSG and SEA.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess the public policy landscape in Malaysia and Singapore to identify risks and opportunities that may impact the business, and develop proactive engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, trade associations, and scientific leaders to support the company's corporate affairs agenda.
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory dialogues, ensuring its voice is heard on key public and policy issues.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on external affairs, helping shape positioning and engagement with stakeholders.
• Localize global advocacy and communications frameworks to ensure consistency while adapting to regional and market-specific contexts.
• Lead the design and execution of sustainability initiatives in MYSG that align with national regulations and community needs.
• Develop and manage programs that address health, social, and environmental challenges, delivering measurable impact.
• Coordinate regional sustainability efforts across Southeast Asia, including progress on certification frameworks such as B-Corp.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-create scalable sustainability programs that align with both business and societal goals.
• Oversee governance, funding, and performance tracking of sustainability projects across the SEA cluster to ensure accountability and effectiveness.

Lead corporate affairs and sustainability across Southeast AsiaLead high-impact initiatives shaping community and environmental outcomes
We're looking for a strategic leader with deep regional insight and the ability to influence across complex stakeholder landscapes. You bring credibility, agility, and a passion for purpose-led work.

• A degree in Communications, Law, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related disciplines.
• 12-15 years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Communications, CSR, or Sustainability.
• Strong networks and experience engaging MYSG and SEA government agencies.
• Expertise in stakeholder mapping, policy advocacy, and external influence.
• Familiarity with sustainability certifications and impact measurement frameworks.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills in complex stakeholder environments.

A global FMCG company committed to responsible business, community impact, and sustainability. With operations across Southeast Asia, the organization partners with governments, NGOs, and industry leaders to deliver meaningful change. It fosters a values-driven culture and long-term vision for societal well-being.

• A regional leadership role with strategic visibility and influence.
• Opportunity to shape impactful programs across health, environment, and society.
• A collaborative, purpose-led culture with strong support for innovation and sustainability.

Skills Required