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

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.