Shape the Future of Food Across Asia
At Aboitiz Foods, we are building a sustainable and innovative food ecosystem that feeds millions across Asia. As we continue to grow our presence across animal nutrition, food, and agribusiness, we are seeking a strategic and commercially-minded leader to join our team as Corporate Strategy Lead.
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.
Brief overview of the role:
Corporate Strategy & Strategic Planning
- 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.
Business Analysis & Investment Evaluation
- 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.
Strategy Execution & Performance Monitoring
- 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.
Stakeholder Engagement
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.
- 8–12 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, corporate development, business planning, investment evaluation, or related strategic roles.
- Experience from leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, or similar is highly preferred.
- 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.
- Experience within food, agribusiness, consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel across Aboitiz Foods' operating markets when required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or related discipline
- 8-12 years experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or related strategic roles
- Experience from leading strategy consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger) or similar
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- 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
- Experience within food, agribusiness, consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries
- Willingness to travel across operating markets when required
What We Do
PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, is considered as one of the largest flour milling companies in the Philippines. We are primarily engaged in the manufacture of wheat flour and wheat by-products and have been ranked among the top three domestic flour producers in terms of sales. We import both soft and hard wheat, the primary raw material for our products, from the United States and Canada. All our flour products are fortified with Vitamin A and Iron, and certified with Halal and Sangkap Pinoy seal. Through our Research and Training facilities located in Luzon and Mindanao, we also offer technical services and bakery trainings to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Our products are distributed all over Philippines through distributors and dealers. We have also expanded the reach of our flour products to the ASEAN region, exporting to countries like: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hongkong. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we advance our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth
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