Senior Director, Government Affairs & Tax Advocacy

About the role

The Senior Director, Government Affairs & Tax Advocacy leads Coca‑Cola’s European corporate tax advocacy and competitiveness agenda, with a particular focus on the Irish stakeholder environment. The role shapes evidence‑based positions and narratives that support the company’s growth, investment and long‑term competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the EU corporate tax advocacy and competitiveness agenda in partnership with tax counsel, policy communications, bottlers and market PACS teams.
• Engage with key Irish stakeholders including the Departments of Finance and Revenue, IDA, DETE and Enterprise Ireland, and represent the company with trade associations such as IBEC and AmCham.
• Translate complex tax policy developments into clear implications, positions and advocacy plans for senior leadership.
• Co‑develop and deploy advocacy campaigns that illustrate the enterprise value story in priority markets.
• Provide hands‑on support for high‑stakes engagements in markets, accelerating results.
• Support broader regulatory campaigns on health, nutrition and environmental sustainability by supplying insights, data and polling.
• Source and synthesize economic analysis and polling to strengthen credibility and relevance.
• Align advocacy positions with bottlers and external partners, maintaining disciplined risk assessment and performance tracking.
• Advise the European Refreshments Board of Directors and provide senior counsel on tax and policy dynamics.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience in government affairs, tax policy or related fields within a multinational environment.
• Deep understanding of EU and Irish corporate tax frameworks and stakeholder landscapes.
• Strong ability to translate technical tax issues into clear business narratives for senior leaders.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with government departments and trade associations.
• Demonstrated capability to design and execute advocacy campaigns across multiple markets.

Required skills