Head of Public Policy & Government Affairs

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the role

The Head of Government Relations and Public Policy is responsible for safeguarding a sustainable operating environment for the company within the framework of public policies, regulations, taxation structures, and societal sensitivities. The role leads transparent, ethical, and strategic engagement with public authorities and key stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

1. Government & Regulatory Affairs

- Monitor legislation and regulations related to alcoholic beverages, including excise duties, sales hours, packaging, labeling, and marketing restrictions

- Assess the commercial, operational, and reputational impact of regulatory changes and report to senior management

- Develop company positions and policy recommendations on proposed regulations Lead Diageo Türkiye's engagement with the Competition related institutions and other relevant regulators on competition and market structure issues.

• Provide strategic guidance on competition law matters including market practices, distribution frameworks, and industry dynamics.
• Support the company in managing competition investigations, regulatory commitments, or compliance frameworks where applicable.
• Work closely with internal legal teams and external advisors to ensure Diageo maintains the highest standards of competition compliance.
• Identify and address market distortions or regulatory practices that may impact fair competition in the sector.

2. Public Authority Engagement

- Build and maintain constructive relationships with relevant ministries, regulatory bodies, local authorities, and public agencies

- Plan and manage official meetings, visits, and briefings

- Represent the company as a credible, ethical, and transparent corporate stakeholder

3. Taxation & Fiscal Policy

- Track excise duty (Special Consumption Tax), VAT, and other fiscal obligations applicable to alcoholic beverages

- Develop data-driven analysis on the impact of tax policies on consumption, illicit trade, and government revenues

- Maintain technical and constructive dialogue with fiscal authorities

4. Industry & Association Relations

- Actively participate in industry associations, chambers of commerce, and relevant NGOs

- Lead or contribute to the development of joint industry policy positions

- Represent the company and the sector at national and international platforms

5. Reputation, Sustainability & Responsibility

- Develop balanced approaches that take into account public health considerations and societal sensitivities

- Support company commitments on responsible consumption, sustainability, and social impact

- Manage coordination with public authorities during issues management or crisis situations

6. Internal Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with Legal, Finance, Commercial teams

- Provide strategic briefings to senior leadership and the Board of Directors

- Ensure alignment between global corporate strategies and local market realities

Experience / skills required

- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

- High ethical standards, discretion, and strong representation capabilities

- Fluent in English

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Client-provided location(s): Ankara, Turkey

Job ID: Diageo-JR1123939

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-17T19:31:19