Head of Talent Management

The Company is seeking a Group Head of Talent Management to spearhead the development of a comprehensive talent function. This senior leadership role is pivotal in designing and implementing global learning and development, succession planning, high-potential identification, performance architecture, and leadership development programs that can be seamlessly integrated across multiple regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating the operating model, selecting enabling technology, and establishing governance frameworks to ensure a high-performance talent mindset is deeply embedded in the business. The role demands a strategic vision, operational rigor, and the ability to translate commercial strategy into measurable talent outcomes, driving capability uplift at all levels. The ideal candidate for the Group Head of Talent Management position at the company will have over 20 years' experience in talent management or L&D, with a background in blue-chip FMCG, retail, or consumer-facing multinationals. They should have a proven track record of building or transforming talent functions in complex, global environments and demonstrating tangible business impact. The role requires a natural influencer and change architect who can thrive in ambiguity, communicate effectively at the board level, and is passionate about creating lasting organizational capability. The individual must be prepared for a high-visibility role with intense delivery pressure, particularly in the first 18-24 months, and be an exceptional self-starter with the resilience to work with limited initial support infrastructure.