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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Head of dx CPG APAC
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What you´ll do
- Act as the APAC dx counterpart to HCB APAC, shaping and driving the digital agenda for CPG based on HCB’s digital framework and regional priorities.
- Translate business needs into scalable digital initiatives supporting growth, consumer engagement, and operational effectiveness across APAC.
- Own and manage the APAC dx CPG digital portfolio, including prioritization, execution oversight, and value realization.
- Foster strong cross‑level collaboration across dx at global, regional, and local levels, enabling the translation of business needs into scalable digital solutions across APAC
- Ensure effective governance, planning, budgeting, and KPI management for the digital portfolio.
- Drive adoption and change management across markets with varying digital maturity.
- Address APAC‑specific market and regulatory requirements, including local digital ecosystems and China‑specific considerations.
- Build digital capabilities and best‑practice sharing across APAC markets.
- Lead and develop a regional dx CPG team across countries and time zones.
What makes you a good fit
- 12+ years of experience in digital transformation, digital business partnering, or consumer‑focused digital roles.
- Solid experience working with APAC businesses; China experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in managing complex digital portfolios and engaging senior business stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to link digital initiatives to measurable business outcomes.
- Broad understanding of digital solutions and IT services, with the ability to steer rather than hands‑on deliver.
- Strong capability to lead cross‑functional initiatives in a matrix environment through influence.
- Excellent prioritization, execution, and change management skills.
- High adaptability to diverse markets and regulatory environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Fluent in English (business level).
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26094543
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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