Head of Cybersecurity APAC

DX Online & Digital China, Shanghai Full Time Regular
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About this position


What you´ll do

  • Act as regional cybersecurity lead for APAC, representing the global Cybersecurity team and ensuring regional execution of global cybersecurity strategy, policies, and standards.
  • Enable APAC business and IT teams to operate securely by providing practical guidance, risk-based decision support, and cybersecurity advisory for regional initiatives.
  • Drive cybersecurity initiatives in the region, including implementation of global security programs, remediation activities, control improvements, and regional risk reduction measures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regional cybersecurity regulations and internal security requirements, coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, IT, and business stakeholders.
  • Strengthen cybersecurity awareness and secure behavior across the APAC region through targeted communication, training, and engagement with local management teams.
  • Coordinate regional security risks, incidents, audit findings, and vulnerability topics with global cybersecurity functions and ensure timely follow-up with accountable owners.

What makes you a good fit

  • Minimal education required: University degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
  • Minimal work experience (years): 8+ years.
  • Area of specialization: Cybersecurity, IT governance, risk management, security architecture, cloud/infrastructure security.
  • Further education required: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, cloud security, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications preferred.
  • Languages: English (fluent); additional APAC regional languages a plus.

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: 26099729

Job Locations: China, Shanghai

Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

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.

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.

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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.