Head of Strategic Planning and Governance, SEAA

About The Role

The luxury retail environment in Southeast Asia has been rapidly evolving, reflecting the region's economic ascent and cultural vibrancy. As we look ahead, this market is set to continue its transformation in the years to come. Advancing on its strategic intent of achieving “Uncontested Brand Leadership through a Transformative and Inclusive Organisation”, Chanel Southeast Asia and Australia & New Zealand (SEAA) Region will focus on building and strengthening solid foundations and investing ahead of the curve to become the decisive brand leader in every market.

The President's Office aims to elevate strategic planning and governance, drive business development, build insight, foresight, and external partnerships, as well as orchestrate change management. The Head of Strategic Planning and Governance, SEAA, will serve as a pivotal force within the President's Office, SEAA, orchestrating strategic planning and cultivating a culture of agile governance that collectively drives the region toward our strategic intent.

What Impact You Can Create At Chanel

In this role, you will be collaborating with market, region and global planning and governance community as a complementary ecosystem.

• Strategy Centre of Excellence: Establish strategic planning and governance capabilities for the region and serve as a COE to support market and regional business division / functions.
• Strategic Planning Cycles: Orchestrate strategy and budget planning cycles (mid-term and annual) and facilitate the alignment process between market, region, and global.
• Strategy Formulation: Lead the creation and refinement of strategic plans that resonate with the SEAA region's market dynamics and consumer behaviours, while also ensuring the alignment of a cohesive framework across the region.
• Strategic KPIs: Develop a core set of strategic KPIs tailored to the unique strategic goals of the SEAA region and facilitate target setting as part of the planning cycle.
• Corporate Governance: Cultivate an agile and transparent governance framework that empowers rapid and effective decision-making, ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interest of long-term strategic objectives.
• Portfolio management and prioritisation: Govern the SEAA region's major project portfolio and facilitate the prioritisation that aligns with regional-level strategic big bets.
• Transversal program management: Oversee and manage one-house / transversal projects, ensuring coherence in objectives, timelines, and outcomes in line with strategic priorities.
  
  
  

You are energised by

• Driving organisational growth potential in the vibrant and dynamic markets of the SEAA region.
• Crafting strategic visions that navigate the complexities and rapid evolutions of the SEAA markets.
• Collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of inclusivity and leveraging collective expertise.
• Committing to continuous improvement and setting new benchmarks in business performance, governance excellence, and customer engagement in the SEAA markets.
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

• A proven track record in strategic planning and corporate governance within a multinational environment, particularly within the luxury sector or retail industries.
• The agility to navigate the diverse landscapes of the SEAA region, honouring global vision while tailoring approaches to resonate with local cultures and market nuances.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams through complex market scenarios and organizational changes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a strategic mindset, enabling you to make data-driven decisions and prioritize long-term value creation.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging senior stakeholders and preparing materials for Board and executive committee meetings.
• A dynamic, proactive personality with a strategic mindset and the drive to lead projects to successful outcome.
  
  
  

What Chanel Can Offer You

• Brand Legacy: In-depth exposure into the rich brand and cultural evolution of the House of Chanel.
• Leadership: Collaborate closely with Market, Regional and Global leadership to develop strategic goals.
• Talent Development: Chanel is committed to developing and empowering our people. 
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are valued, and partnerships are fostered across functions and regions.
• Support and Resources: As a leader at Chanel, you will have access to the resources, support and infrastructure needed to continue to grow successfully.
  
  
  

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.