Head of Business Strategy

Pernod Ricard
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentSkills: ["Structured problem solving","Strategic thinking","Executive communication","Stakeholder management","Project leadership"]

Shape and drive the mid- to long-term strategy for the Aged Spirits & Champagne Brand Unit, partnering with the Business Strategy Office to translate strategic vision into brand unit plans. Act as an internal strategy consultant to solve complex business challenges with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and leadership—leading cross-functional projects, developing evidence-based recommendations, and building executive-ready business cases and roadmaps.

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Pernod Ricard
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Head of Business Strategy

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Job Summary

Shape and drive the mid- to long-term strategy for the Aged Spirits & Champagne Brand Unit, partnering with the Business Strategy Office to translate strategic vision into brand unit plans. Act as an internal strategy consultant to solve complex business challenges with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and leadership—leading cross-functional projects, developing evidence-based recommendations, and building executive-ready business cases and roadmaps.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Contribute to the definition of the BU mid- and long-term strategy, including portfolio strategy and brand/market prioritisation.
  • •Lead high-impact strategic projects spanning growth strategy, market and portfolio prioritisation, innovation, and investment decisions.
  • •Frame complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and deliver evidence-based strategic recommendations.
  • •Facilitate strategic discussions and executive workshops to align stakeholders on priorities, trade-offs, and investment decisions.
  • •Lead cross-functional projects end-to-end from scoping through recommendation and implementation planning, including executive-ready presentations and roadmaps.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, commercial strategy, or a related strategic leadership role.
  • •Experience leading multi-disciplinary strategic projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • •Experience in business planning and strategic processes.
  • •Track record of identifying growth opportunities and shaping strategic choices that deliver measurable business impact.
  • •Ability to apply consumer, market, and competitive insights to drive strategic decision-making.
Skills:Structured problem solvingStrategic thinkingExecutive communicationStakeholder managementProject leadership

Company Brief

Pernod Ricard
Global producer and distributor of premium wines and spirits, with a portfolio of internationally recognized alcoholic beverage brands. Operates across markets worldwide through manufacturing, marketing, and large-scale distribution.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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