Head, Public Relations (APAC)

About the job
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated regional Head of Public Relations to join our APAC headquarters based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be a key member of our APAC Communications and Public Affairs team, responsible for all PR efforts and strategy across foodpanda in APAC.

What's On The Menu For You

• Strategic Leadership:

  • Own and define all PR efforts on corporate, consumer, financial and organisational news, working closely with our 10 diverse markets 

  • Develop a clear regional roadmap that aligns local market activity with global & regional brand and corporate narratives

• Stakeholder & Executive Counsel: 

  • Act as a trusted advisory to APAC leadership and senior executives on communications strategy, messaging and executive profiling

  • Serve as the key connector between local markets, APAC leadership, and global teams

  • Partner closely with commercial, policy, legal, and operations leaders to support business priorities through communications

• Crisis & Reputation Management: 

  • Provide expert counsel to leadership and local teams on sensitive issues, ensuring effective responses to maintain foodpanda’s positive brand reputation

  • Ensure consistent, timely and effective responses that protect and strengthen foodpanda’s reputation

• Media Relations: 

  • Leverage strong relationships with international business and technology media to elevate foodpanda’s industry positioning

  • Drive proactive storytelling that positions foodpanda as a leader in delivery, quick-commerce, and tech-enabled platforms 

• Content & Narrative Building: 

  • Craft compelling, culturally-relevant narratives that resonate with customers, merchants, riders, and partners

  • Adapt stories across markets, audiences, and media formats while maintaining a consistent core message 

• Team Development: 

  • Build, lead and mentor a high-performing PR & communications team

  • Establish best practices, frameworks and a centre of excellence 

What You Bring To The Table

• 12+ years in PR/communications, with a strong corporate and crisis communication expertise

• Proven ability to influence C-suite executives and senior leadership

• Prior track record in multi-market/regional role is a strong plus

• Established network of journalists across major international business and tech media

• A creative storyteller who knows how to strategically leverage news cycles and how to pivot content for different media segments

• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus