Senior Government & Public Affairs Director, China

About the role

Nike is looking for a seasoned Government & Public Affairs leader to drive its central government engagement strategy in China. Based in Beijing, the role acts as a trusted business advisor to senior leaders on government, policy and reputational matters, translating business priorities into effective government engagement and advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive strategy to engage China's central government and shape a favourable policy environment for Nike's business
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with key ministries, regulators and policy influencers, and represent Nike in external forums and high-level engagements
• Monitor and analyse key policy and regulatory developments, turning them into actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders
• Coordinate integrated advocacy efforts aligned with global and China priorities
• Lead and develop a team of GPA professionals, giving clear direction, prioritisation and coaching
• Support business initiatives such as the Northwest China regional priorities, partnering with commercial, supply chain, legal and communications teams
• Strengthen IP and brand protection efforts through targeted government engagement and help address enforcement and compliance challenges
• Build alliances with industry peers, trade associations and external stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives

Required profile

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in government affairs, public policy or related fields, with substantial experience in China's central government, public institutions, industry associations or companies
• Experience with multinational companies, ideally in consumer goods and/or retail
• Proven experience engaging with central government ministries and agencies in China, including central-local dynamics
• Ability to translate business priorities into team strategies and plans, and to represent the company credibly at high level
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Required skills

• Mandarin and English, written and spoken
• Strategic thinking, prioritisation and stakeholder management
• Preferred: established network with central government stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SAMR)
• Preferred: experience in market access, foreign investment and trade, digital and cybersecurity, supply chain, sustainability, tax, intellectual property, and coordinating executive visits