About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. About the Function: Corporate Relations (CR) is where we shape how the world sees Diageo, and how we show up in it. Working at the intersection of business and society, this team builds trusted relationships with the people and organisations that matter most, from media and investors to governments, NGOs and partners. It’s fast-paced, high-impact work that protects our reputation while helping move our business forward. Across communications, policy and ESG, you’ll collaborate globally, navigate complex challenges and play a key role in earning and maintaining our licence to operate. It’s a space for people who are curious, credible, and confident in making their voice heard. About the role: The Head of Government Relations - Brazil is responsible for leading Diageo’s federal government relations strategy and stakeholder engagement agenda, protecting and advancing the company’s license to operate. Based in Brasília, the role serves as Diageo’s primary representative with government stakeholders and policymakers, leading advocacy efforts on taxation, trade, market regulation, illicit alcohol and other policy issues relevant to the business and the beverage alcohol sector. The role is responsible for shaping and executing public policy strategies, building high-impact relationships with key decision-makers, identifying risks and opportunities arising from legislative and regulatory developments, and influencing outcomes that support sustainable business growth. Working closely with its peers, the Head of Government Relations acts as a strategic advisor to business leadership on political, regulatory and stakeholder developments that may impact the company’s operations and reputation. Key Accountabilities: 1. Federal Government Relations Strategy & Advocacy: Develop and execute Diageo’s federal government relations strategy in Brazil, ensuring alignment with business priorities and Corporate Relations objectives. Lead advocacy efforts on key public policy issues including taxation, trade, market regulation, illicit alcohol and sustainability-related topics. 2. Government Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, legislators, regulators and other public sector stakeholders at federal level. Position Diageo as a credible and constructive partner in policy discussions relevant to the industry. 3. Public Policy Monitoring & Risk Management: Monitor and assess political, legislative, regulatory and fiscal developments that may impact the business. Anticipate risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to business leaders and Corporate Relations leadership. 4. Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing insights into public policy developments, stakeholder expectations and emerging external trends. Ensure government relations priorities are integrated into business planning and contribute to sustainable growth objectives. Key Competencies: 1. Strategic Influence & Advocacy: Ability to shape policy outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, coalition building and advocacy strategies. 2. Political Acumen & Stakeholder Management: Strong understanding of governmental decision-making processes and ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders in complex environments. 3. Business Partnership & Enterprise Leadership: Ability to connect external affairs priorities with commercial objectives and provide strategic counsel that supports long-term business performance. Qualifications and Experience Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy or related fields. - Postgraduate qualification, MBA or advanced degree preferred. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Institutional Relations or related disciplines. - Strong experience leading advocacy initiatives involving taxation, fiscal policy, regulatory affairs and trade-related issues. - Proven track record engaging senior government officials, legislators, regulatory agencies and industry associations. - Deep understanding of the Brazilian political, legislative and regulatory environment. - Experience developing and executing complex advocacy campaigns and stakeholder engagement strategies. - Excellent com