Head of Public Policy US and Canada

Head of Public Policy US and Canada

We are looking for a dynamic and impactful Government & Public Affairs executive who can develop and deliver our policy and partnership agenda across the US and Canada, with a particular focus on US States.
Do you appreciate the value of protecting the food, people, and our planet, and are you willing to go an extra mile about it? If yes, then we would be delighted to have you join us!

This position is based in IL.

You will be travelling around 30% of your time throughout the US/Canada.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

What you will do

As Head of Public Policy for the US and Canada, you will: 

• Lead on the circular economy, food systems, and climate policy in key US States as assigned
• Build and maintain solid relationships with key decision makers, local stakeholders and strategic partners in key states
• Monitor and escalate key sustainability, food, trade, digital, and other relevant policy developments working with our associations, customers and other partners
• Craft and implement policy advocacy strategy at the state level related to food packaging and processing industry, packaging waste, climate and food and support the federal US and Canada outreach as necessary.
• Raise the profile of Tetra Pak and the beverage cartons industry among decision makers and establish our industry’s positioning in key states
• Develop and maintain policy trackers and stakeholder lists for necessary processes of internal reporting
• Brief and manage our state-based consultants and lobbyists.
• Join a truly global team of Government Relations and Public Affairs professionals focused on being a leader in the food and beverage industry
• Work closely with our sustainability, communications, legal and market operations teams
• Interact with our business units’ leaders and advise on the major policy challenges and opportunities in the US and Canada as the two major markets for Tetra Pak 
• Be given myriad opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Be awarded, rewarded and recognized for your hard work

We believe you have

• At least 4-5 years of US state policy work, including lobbying or government affairs experience – ideally dealing with Capitol Hill and Federal agencies as well.
• Previous experience in a similar industry (food and beverage, packaging or another highly regulated industries) would be an advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and impeccable writing skills
• Developed a sense of executive communications and sensitivity toward multicultural environment and teams
• A pristine record of compliance with regulations and good governance when it comes to lobbying and policy advocacy
• A true passion for sustainability and food policy
• Extensive experience in the food and beverage packaging supply system