Head of Senior Leadership Development & Culture

Role Summary

At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company – you are an important part of this, and here’s how your role helps us win.

The Head of Senior Leadership Development & Culture is responsible for shaping a high-performance culture and developing a strong senior leadership pipeline. This role fosters an engaging and inclusive work environment, aligning leadership development programs with business strategy. It involves collaborating with key stakeholders to integrate culture and leadership initiatives into the overall Suntory Leadership talent strategy, ensuring senior leaders are equipped to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment.

The role can be based in any of the SBF locations however Singapore, London and Amsterdam would be highly preferred. 

About Your Role

Senior Leadership Development
o    Design and oversee senior leadership development programs, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for future leadership roles.
o    Collaborate with Suntory University and regional/local learning teams to implement globally aligned leadership development initiatives.
o    Partner with regional Talent Leads to identify, assess, and develop high-potential talent for future senior leadership roles. Provide coaching and mentoring to high-potential senior leaders to accelerate their growth.
o    Support regional Talent Leads by providing frameworks, expertise, and recommendations to integrate leadership programs into talent review and succession strategies.
o    Facilitate leadership interventions to support executive leadership transitions and prepare leaders for expanded roles.
 

Culture & Employee Engagement
o    Champion a positive and inclusive organizational culture, reinforcing Suntory’s values and leadership behaviors.
o    Oversee the Culture programs defined.

a. Translate high-level cultural concepts into actionable, scalable programs that drive impact across regions.
b. Partner with regional leaders to drive cultural transformation efforts, ensuring initiatives are effectively implemented and sustained.
c. Develop strategies to measure and reinforce cultural initiatives, ensuring long-term impact and continuous improvement across different markets.

o    Conduct employee surveys and cultural assessments, using insights to refine leadership strategies.

Digital Learning & Future-Ready Leadership
o    Champion digital learning and modern leadership development methodologies to enhance accessibility and scalability.
o    Integrate future leadership capabilities into learning programs, ensuring leaders are prepared for emerging business challenges.
 

Change Management & Continuous Improvement
o    Design and implement change management strategies that equip senior leaders to navigate organizational transformation.
o    Support leaders in driving business agility, ensuring they have the tools to lead change effectively.
o    Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and adaptability by leveraging insights from workforce trends, research, and technology.
 

Metrics & Evaluation
o    Define and track key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of culture and leadership development initiatives.
o    Regularly assess and report on program outcomes and impact.

What You'll Bring to the table

Experience and Background:
•    Prior experience in senior leadership development and culture initiatives.
•    Proven track record of developing and implementing leadership development strategies that align with organizational goals.
•    Experience in collaborating with executive leadership teams and integrating leadership and cultural initiatives into business strategies.
•    Proficiency in providing coaching and mentoring to high-potential senior leaders to accelerate their growth.
•    Background in supporting organizational transformation and ensuring leadership capabilities evolve with business needs.
 

Skills and Competencies:
•    Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
•    Knowledge in digital learning and modern leadership development methodologies.
•    Proficiency in change management strategies and supporting leaders in driving business agility.
•    Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and adaptability.
•    Strong analytical skills to define and track key performance metrics and assess program outcomes.
 

Other Requirements:
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong ability to translate concepts into actionable steps.
•    Willingness to travel as needed to support global initiatives.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.