[ref. k15086817] Head, MYSG Communications and SEA Communications - Kuala Lumpur

About the job

Danone Specialized Nutrition Malaysia is seeking for Head, MYSG Communications and SEA Communications based in Malaysia. With our global presence, brands and business and our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible; we believe that people growth is a key asset to reach a sustainable business performance.

To succeed in this journey, we're looking for the right talent and personalities eager to bring their energy and ideas to a meaningful project. Take this opportunity to GROW together and experience a culture that empowers you to express your ideas and share what you're passionate about!

1. Malaysia & Singapore Communications

• Develop and implement internal and external communications plans to support business objectives, brand visibility, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the General Manager and local CODI.
• Lead corporate media relations, including press releases, media interviews, PR campaigns, and media inquiries.
• Manage internal communication channels and content, including leadership messages, townhalls, and cultural campaigns.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution, in close coordination with senior leadership and relevant functions.
• Ensure consistency with Danone’s global messaging, brand guidelines, and tone of voice.
• Lead the management and coordination of external communication partners, including PR agencies and media consultants.
• Support change management and transformation messaging during business transitions.

1. SEA Communications (Regional Scope)

• Drive alignment of communications strategies across SEA markets, ensuring consistent delivery of Danone’s corporate narrative.
• Lead SEA-level campaigns and cluster-wide messaging for key business priorities, in collaboration with the SEA General Secretary and Corporate Affairs team.
• Coordinate with local communicators to adapt and activate global campaigns at the country level.
• Facilitate best practice sharing and capability building across in-country communications teams.
• Manage regional communications response and coordination during crisis situations.
• Support stakeholder communication efforts for sustainability, innovation, and regulatory themes in collaboration with relevant functions.
• Represent SEA in Danone’s Global Communications Community and act as the primary liaison for SEA-related communications projects, issues, and media releases at the global level.

1. Additional Responsibilities

• Act as Danone’s spokesperson in Malaysia and Singapore, when designated.
• Support the SEA leadership team in preparing speeches, presentations, and key messaging.
• Lead strategic content creation for leadership visibility, campaigns, and media stories.
• Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and develop risk mitigation communication strategies.
• Ensure Danone’s internal and external communications in SEA reinforce its purpose and values.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; or in other SEA languages is an advantage.
• Familiarity with media landscape and communication tools
• High adaptability, stakeholder management capability, and attention to detail.
• Skilled in managing agency partners and digital communication tools.
• 10–15 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, or Media Relations, preferably in FMCG or highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record in managing communications strategies, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills across formats (e.g., press releases, speeches, internal messaging).
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to coordinate across markets.
• Experience managing communication during organizational change and crisis situations.
• Ability to advise senior leadership and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a matrix organization or regional role is a plus.