Description
Ford is seeking a strategic leader to direct its government relations covering all India operations. The Country Director - Govt affairs will be responsible for navigating complex legislative and regulatory landscapes to drive favourable policy outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Country Director will:
- Create and execute advocacy strategies to drive Ford's policy agenda
- Track and analyse emerging political environments, automotive policies, and regulatory issues
- Anticipate geopolitical and domestic political shifts and integrate analysis into strategic planning
- Collaborate with Ford India management to determine business impact and drive corporate alignment
- Provide recommendations on key business organisations and coalitions
- Lead negotiations with government and key industry associations
- Support CSR/community activities
Stakeholder Engagement and Diplomacy
The Country Director will:
- Employ diplomatic skills to navigate complex intergovernmental relationships
- Forge and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders
- Deploy management techniques to orchestrate coalitions and sway decision-makers
- Successfully navigate interagency coordination and intergovernmental negotiations
Risk Management and Compliance
The Country Director will:
- Proactively identify and mitigate regulatory and political risks
- Lead crisis management responses to emergent policy challenges
- Collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams to interpret complex legislative texts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or a related field
- At least 15+ years in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory compliance
- Track record in leading a GA/Corporate Affairs team
- Demonstrated network of relationships with Central Government officials and state government leadership
- Experience working in markets outside of India is highly preferred
- Strong diplomatic negotiation skills, analytical ability, and expertise in crisis management
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