Head of Brussels Office LVMH
About LVMH
The world leader in luxury, LVMH has since its founding in 1987 deployed a business model marked by creative momentum and a constant quest for excellence, with a philosophy summed up in its motto, “Passionate about creativity”. It is the only group present in all five major sectors of the luxury market: Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry and Selective Retailing.
Today, the LVMH Group comprises 75 exceptional Maisons, each of which creates products that embody unique craftsmanship, carefully preserved heritage and resolute modernity. Through their creations, the Maisons are the ambassadors of a refined, contemporary art de vivre. LVMH nurtures a family spirit underpinned by an unwavering long-term corporate vision. The Group’s vocation is to ensure the development of each of its Maisons while respecting their identity and their autonomy, by providing all the resources they need to design, produce and distribute their creations through carefully selected channels.
At LVMH, our core identity is based on four fundamental values that run through our entire Group: be creative and innovative, deliver excellence, cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit, and be committed to positive impact.
Working at LVMH allows you to contribute to a group that plays a major role in the economy, a group whose stature dictates being exemplary in meeting our social and environmental responsibilities. The people of LVMH and its Maisons are united around shared commitments.
What You’ll Do
The role of the Corporate Affairs Department is to promote and protect the business model of the Group and its Maisons vis-à-vis an institutional public. With teams based in Paris, Brussels and New York, the Department has a double mission: advocacy and interest representation, and positioning and reputation to advance LVMH public policy and business objectives. Key policy areas of interest include brand protection, digital economy, distribution and competition, corporate governance, ESG, trade, as well as the promotion of high-end cultural and creative industries.
About the role - LVMH, Head of Brussels Office:
* Reporting to: Director Corporate Affairs in Paris
* EU public affairs lead: lead and coordinate EU public affairs and positioning activities in Brussels on any topics that may have an impact on the Group’s business priorities
* Represent the Group in Brussels: proactively build and manage relationships with key policy-makers and relevant stakeholders
* Management: managing and coaching a small team
* Input into the Corporate Affairs strategy & internal network: work in close cooperation with the Director Corporate Affairs in Paris to identify and anticipate political and policy developments, work with internal stakeholders to define position, strategy and appropriate actions
Key Skills and Experience Required
LVMH hires creative thinkers who have a pragmatic business mind, an international outlook, and an appreciation for high-quality products and understanding of the luxury business. For the Head of Brussels Office, we require:
* Proven leadership and track record in EU public affairs
* 15+ years of relevant experience
* Ability to manage and develop a team
* Strong communications (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
* Able to adapt and work in a complex business environment with various internal interlocutors
* Discretion and confidentiality
* High proficiency in French
Recruitment Process
Dober Partners has been retained to draw up a shortlist of prospective candidates against the criteria set out in this document, and using their discretion and expertise to help recruit a Head of Brussels Office together with LVMH’s Corporate Affairs leadership and HR team.
Please send your CV and a motivation letter to the LVMH-Dober team:
Mark Dober
M: +32 477 950 466
mark@doberpartners.com
Natalia Kurop
M: +32 488 945 579
natalia@doberpartners.com
www.doberpartners.com
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