AVP, Strategy & Corporate Development

Shape the Future of Food Across Asia. We are looking for a commercially minded strategy professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges and partnering with senior leaders to shape and execute regional growth initiatives. Reporting to the VP, Strategy & Business Development, this role will play a key part in driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, evaluating growth opportunities, supporting investment decisions, and partnering with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the business.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Aboitiz Foods' corporate and business strategies; Conduct market assessments, competitive analysis, and industry research to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends; Facilitate strategic planning activities and translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and execution roadmaps; Partner with business leaders across multiple markets to align strategic objectives and drive execution; Evaluate business opportunities, strategic partnerships, investments, and expansion initiatives; Develop business cases, financial analyses, and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making; Support due diligence activities and strategic reviews for potential growth and investment opportunities; Prepare executive-level presentations and insights for senior leadership discussions; Establish and monitor KPIs, scorecards, and strategic performance dashboards; Track progress of key initiatives and identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement; Drive governance processes and provide strategic updates to leadership teams; Collaborate closely with country leadership teams, business unit heads, and functional leaders across the region; Facilitate strategic discussions, workshops, and alignment sessions with senior stakeholders; Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to support strategic initiatives

Requirements

Right to work in Singapore; Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related discipline; 6–8 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, corporate development, business planning, investment evaluation, or related strategic roles; Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience evaluating strategic opportunities and business cases; Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders; Strong financial acumen, business modelling, and strategic planning skills; Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities; Willingness to travel across Aboitiz Foods' operating markets when required

Nice to have

Experience from leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, or similar is highly preferred; Experience within food, agribusiness, consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries is advantageous