Corporate Relations Director, Canada

Job Description : About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.  Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.  Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.    About the Function Corporate Relations (CR) is where we shape how the world sees Diageo, and how we show up in it.  Working at the intersection of business and society, this team builds trusted relationships with the people and organisations that matter most, from media and investors to governments, NGOs and partners. It’s fast-paced, high-impact work that protects our reputation while helping move our business forward.  Across communications, policy and ESG, you’ll collaborate globally, navigate complex challenges and play a key role in earning and maintaining our licence to operate. It’s a space for people who are curious, credible, and confident in making their voice heard.    About this role   The CRD is responsible for shaping our policy and reputational environment to protect our license to operate, unlock long-term growth and enhance Diageo’s reputation.    Reporting directly to the Corporate Relations EVP for NAM, the role is responsible for executing the Global CR Strategy within the market consistent with CR’s design principles: One Team mindset Delivering functional priorities set by the CR Leadership Team Prioritising value creation over lower value activity & ‘service’ model Standardised approach where possible Within the market/country, it is a trusted partner to the Managing Director / General Manager, the leadership team and other functional heads in the execution of the Global CR Strategy, locally adapted where needed to ensure it is relevant and impactful to the local context and the market’s strategic priorities.   Navigate and shape public policy environment.  This includes opportunities and risks relating to excise & customs duties/tax, international trade and market access, regulatory policies (e.g. marketing, labelling, availability and other regulatory freedoms), and alcohol & public health issues.  Deliver internal and external corporate communications.  This includes Diageo’s cultural transformation agenda (purpose, behaviours), media relations, communications support to public policy and society campaigns, and issues and crises comms.  Develop and implement society agenda consistent with Diageo’s Spirit of Progress strategy.  This includes our programmes and initiatives on positive drinking, social impact and sustainability (water replenishment).  Own…