Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead IKEA s total Public Affairs agenda in India. As a key member of the Communication leadership team, you will develop and implement strategies to engage with policy and advocacy, build strong relations, manage key stakeholders, help navigate complex situations and drive strategic communications. 15+ years of experience in public affairs, policymaking, or a related field - Strong understanding of policy-making processes, regulatory landscapes, and stakeholder management - Excellent strategic thinking, problem solving, communication and influencing skills - Passionate about positive societal impact and sustainability - Experienced in coaching, mentoring, and leading teams and people - Experience working with transformation and change - Guided by the IKEA/ humanistic values and a strong believer in leading by example - Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity, and complex stakeholder landscapes Your responsibilities Develop and deliver the IKEA India Public Affairs strategy in line with global Ingka agenda Lead and coach a team of Public Affairs Leaders to achieve business and societal goal Build strong relations, manage key stakeholders, and map influence networks Function as a strategic partner to internal functions Monitor and respond to regulatory developments, feeding insights into business planning Contributing to building a relevant and trusted IKEA brand in India Engage and contribute to shaping policy and regulations to support growth and transformation of IKEA Integrate Public Affairs into broader communication and brand campaigns Mitigate risks and proactively work with crisis situations Representing IKEA in national and international events and forums Represent IKEA India in national and global internal forums