Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer - CSSO

Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer - CSSO Spain (Barcelona)

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Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer - CSSO Our Company

Affinity Petcare is a leading pet food company with direct operations in five European countries and indirect in more than 30. We are committed to delivering superior nutrition through sustainable & innovation driven trusted brands.

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer (CSSO) reporting to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and part of the Executive Committee. The CSSO will be responsible for developing and supporting company strategy implementation, with a specific focus on implementing sustainability goals. This executive role requires visionary leadership with a deep understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and sustainable practices to drive the company's growth and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. The CSSO will drive growth, innovation, digital, and sustainability in collaboration with the different stakeholders of the company, ensuring alignment with the Company’s vision and values.

You will be based in Barcelona with a global responsibility across all the five different sites that Affinity has across Europe.

You will lead a motivated and dynamic team grouped in four areas : (i) Strategy Managers supporting our Business Units to shape and deliver their strategic initiatives and transformation agenda, (ii) Sustainability in charge of coordinating our ESG goals embedded in our Vision and ambition together with our stakeholders, (iii) Digital Hub, and (iv) Marketing Services and Market & Consumer Intelligence.

Main Objectives

• Drive together with the CEO and the Executive Committee the company’s long-term growth, identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities and trends in the pet food industry while ensuring the financial viability and profitability of strategic and sustainability initiatives.
• Position the company as a leader in sustainability within the pet food industry by implementing comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies.
• Support other areas in enhancing operational efficiency and drive innovation to improve product quality and reduce costs, creating stronger brand value propositions for consumers and customers.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate the company’s strategic and sustainability vision.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative team.
• Identify and leverage opportunities as well as mitigate risks associated with strategic and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and implement the company's long-term strategic plan in collaboration with the CEO and the Executive Team.

Develop and implement the company's sustainability strategy aligned with our Vision and Agrolimen Group mandate, focusing on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance practices.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of strategic and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with other areas.

Engage with key stakeholders (i.e., Customers, Partners, Regulators, NGOs, and Associations) to communicate the company's strategy and sustainability efforts.

Propose innovation in products, services, technology, and processes to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.

What We Are Looking For : Profile, Soft Skills, and Abilities :

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