Apac Packaging

Job Summary:
As ecosystem builder in the region to pave the way to drive toward creation of business beyond capacity. The reporting lines remains at APAC business VP with dotted line to global sustainability director and Circular & Renewable Global Business Director on leading business sustainability strategy. With the goal of APAC be the global hub of Circularity, the commercial focus of this role will drive APAC mechanical/advanced recycling and bio-feedstock strategy and business model to accelerate Plastic circularity via multi-generation plan.

Job Responsibilities / Duties:

- Responsible for building the ecosystem to make APAC the global circular hub. This includes:

- Develop new opportunities of mechanical recycling, advanced recycling, bio solution, and sustainability projects, assess the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of these opportunities, make decisions on how to participate in these opportunities, such as JV, off taker, and/or technology collaborator, etc.
- Develop and implement investment strategy in APAC to scale up and proliferate commercial recycling. Define and select partners in the region to have mid - long term objectives by developing workable business model in the region align with global strategy.
- Develop and execute waste strategy to secure waste as future low cost feedstock to support commercial recycling.
- Lead cross function team including Commercial, Geographic Leaders and Government Affair Team to build the circular business supporting policy framework, such as EPR scheme, waste/circular products transboundary framework, and recycling standard
- Lead the Circular VCT’s for the APAC region to balance circular/bio feedstock supply with demand, commercialize circular/bio products, and ensure maximum value capture.
- Develop new business models and growth strategies, such as “Circularity as a Service”, that monetize plastics circularity across Asia Pacific
- Ownership of budget and resourcing plans and annual asks, people Leadership (building, shaping team, hiring, and organization structure design in APAC)
- Be accountable for all business sustainability targets in the region.
- Build credibility to serve as key business spokesperson externally for the region with Circular and Renewable Initiatives and establish internal and external thought leadership and build strategic partnership with key stakeholders, including NGOs, associations, industry organizations, key opinion leaders, multi-stakeholder initiatives and other companies to deliver shared value.

Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, marketing and other business field; MBA or other advanced degree desirable.

Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of related industry experience is required
- Industry experience in Packaging or Plastics is preferred
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of industry supply/demand balances
- Experience working with trade associations, NGOs, and value chain members is preferred
- Experience in one or more of the following: customer or industry facing roles including but not limited to sustainability, advocacy, public policy, sales, marketing, technical service, and/or value chain initiatives is required
- Strong interpersonal skills are critical to developing relationships across the value chain and throughout industry organizations and collaborating effectively both externally and internally
- Negotiation skills and experience
- Ability to identify and drive business opportunities to deliver business results
- Ability to work independently and be strategic in thinking in ambiguous situations
- Critical thinking skills and comprehension of lifecycle and other scientific principles needed to achieve sustainability goals
- Ability to build and maintain strong long-term relationships with industry leaders and key influencers across the packaging industry and sustainability spaces

Please note:
This position can be based in any major location within APAC. International relocation support is not provided.

Dow Offers:

- A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

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