Corporate Relations Director, Thailand
About the Corporate Relations Function
Corporate Relations(CR) is where we shape how the world sees Diageo, and how we show up in it.
Working at the intersection of business and society, this team builds trusted relationships with the people and organisations that matter most, from media and investors to governments, NGOs and partners. It’s fast-paced, high-impact work that protects our reputation while helping move our business forward.
Across communications, policy and ESG, you’ll collaborate globally, navigate complex challenges and play a key role in earning and maintaining our licence to operate. It’s a space for people who are curious, credible, and confident in making their voice heard
Purpose of the Role
The CRD is responsible for shaping our policy and reputational environment to
protect our license to operate, unlock long-term growth and enhance Diageo’s
reputation.
Reporting directly to the Corporate Relations director for Southeast Asia, the role is responsible for executing the Global CR Strategy within the local context of the Thailand market.
It is a trusted partner to the Thailand General Manager, the leadership team and
other functional heads in the execution of the Global CR Strategy, locally adapted where needed to ensure it is relevant and impactful to the local context and the market’s strategic priorities.
Role Responsibilities
1.Navigate and shape the external policy and regulatory environment to
protect and enable Diageo's long-term growth in Thailand. Lead
proactive engagement with government, regulators, industry
associations, and other key stakeholders to influence policy outcomes,
mitigate business risks, and unlock commercial opportunities across
excise and customs, international trade and market access, alcohol
regulation, and public health policy. Specific to Thailand, this means:
2.Deliver internal and external corporate communications.This includes
Diageo’s cultural transformation agenda (purpose, behaviours), media
relations, communications support to public policy and society
campaigns, and issues and crises comms.
3.Develop and implement society agenda consistent with Diageo’s Spirit
of Progress strategy where the main focus in Thailand is promoting
positive and responsible drinking, particularly in partnership with the
wider industry, government and other stakeholders.
4.Own and build trusted stakeholder relationships including government,
trade associations and other industry bodies, social aspects
organisations and civil society / NGOs.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Bangkok
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-08-11
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