VP, Communications, APAC

We are looking for a Communications Leader to lead communications across Asia Pacific (APAC) including India. This is a pivotal role in supporting communications efforts to our community, policymakers, regulators and media in the region. Meta's communications need to reflect the diversity of nationalities that use our platforms to connect to the things that matter to them. You will be part of a strong international communications team and will be working closely with our global and US teams. This person reports to the Vice President of International Communications.

VP, Communications, APAC Responsibilities:

• Ensure the APAC and India Communications organisation develops and implements comms plans aligned with the company's global priorities, while customizing them for the countries in which our teams work
• Ensure appropriate funding and headcount are allocated to support these efforts, manage budgets to ensure our money is spent wisely, and focus the team on the most important priorities and opportunities
• Use data and metrics to help inform strategy and assess how the team's work is impacting the region
• Lead and inspire high-performing team and create an environment of engagement and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Ensuring the work and voice of the team are effectively communicated and well-represented as part of a global company
• Champion idea-sharing and ensure best practices are shared among the other teams worldwide including the advanced use of Artificial Intelligence
• Develop talent so that there is a strong bench at each level with clear paths for development. Champion continued learning and skill development
• Work in sync with other APAC functions especially marketing, policy, legal and the business
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the different countries within the APAC region, particularly in times of crisis and controversy

• Track record for innovative communications campaigns
• Experience developing communications strategies for global companies
• 20+ years of relevant experience, including APAC leadership experience
• Experience managing a diverse team spread over multiple locations
• Proven record of talent development
• Demonstrated experience managing complex issues across multiple countries
• Track record of exercising solid judgment to drive effective outcomes
• Experience operating in a large, global matrix organization, partnering and collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners at all levels, including key partners like policy and marketing as well as senior executives

• Experience in Tech or associated sectors