Director, Public Policy

• →Develop public policy strategy for assigned geography, addressing key areas such as sustainability, packaging, health & wellness, taxation, trade, and digital governance.
• →Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; assess risks and opportunities to ensure proactive business alignment.
• →Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, NGOs, and other external stakeholders to foster dialogue and shared value initiatives.
• →Coordinate cross-functional partnerships with Legal, PACS, Sustainability, Marketing, and Commercial teams to integrate policy priorities into business programs without prescriptive authority.
• →Prepare advocacy material, stakeholder briefings, and evidence-based position papers ensuring compliance with governance and ethical standards.
• →Support risk management processes by escalating potential policy impacts and enabling scenario planning within business teams.
• →Represent the company at industry forums and regulatory consultations to promote responsible practices and collaborative solutions.
• →Drive adherence to marketing compliance policies, including marketing-to-children guidelines, health claims integrity, and data privacy principles.
• →Enable capability building across OU and system teams to raise policy awareness and governance rigor.
• →Champion inclusion, sustainability, and responsible engagement in all policy-related initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory advocacy, or corporate affairs within FMCG or similar sectors.
• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes and stakeholder ecosystems relevant to social, economic, and environmental policy.
• Proven ability to manage complex policy portfolios and navigate ambiguity across diverse markets and cultures.
• Familiarity with global sustainability frameworks and health regulations highly desirable.
• Exceptional collaboration and influencing skills within matrix organizations.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and preparing clear, persuasive advocacy content.
• Ability to uphold compliance and ethics standards rigorously while advancing constructive engagement.
• Agile, forward-thinking approach—anticipating policy trends and integrating insights into long-term planning.

• Provide a platform to shape policy solutions that enable responsible business growth and positive societal impact.
• Offer opportunities to collaborate across global networks, industry forums, and cross-functional teams on high-visibility priorities.
• Support your growth through specialized learning and broad engagement with regulatory, sustainability, and corporate governance disciplines.
• Empower you to make a difference by influencing policies that align business innovation with community well-being.

Location(s):

City/Cities:

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.