Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability

Are you ready to shape and spearhead our corporate affairs strategy and lead high-impact advocacy initiatives to position Syngenta as a leader in Agribusiness? We are looking for a new Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability supporting our Northwest region in Europe (including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg).In this role, you will:Maintain, evolve, and enhance Syngenta’s external brand and reputation with key government, industry stakeholders, customers and NGO’sLead advocacy and business sustainability strategies to protect Syngenta’s current and future product portfolio and reputation while driving business transformationDeliver pro-active reputation management through impactful stakeholder management: developing thought leadership platforms, regular formal and informal engagement, effective use of multiple media channels, public engagements and publicationsLead internal communications aligned to the Benelux strategy aimed at enhancing employee engagementDevelop strategic partnerships and oversee effective community engagement across the Benelux business, including the farmers and the value chainQualifications and required experienceBachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualificationSolid experience in a Corporate Affairs, with a high degree of understanding for the commercial, regulatory, advocacy and brand & reputation dimensionsWork experience in issues management & crisis communications; work with/in governments; media relations and brand (social media experience desirable)Good understanding of the political, social, and cultural complexity and diversity in countries as well as a working knowledge of the agricultural businessStrong people management and leadership skills in a matrix organizationProactive, self-motivating, decisive personality with high level of crisis toleranceFluency in English and ideally French