Global Innovation Director | Food

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London; Roma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Part-time

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A recruitment firm specialized in executive search is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for a leading global luxury food brand. This part-time role involves driving innovation from concept to launch, shaping product strategies, and managing cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will have proven leadership in FMCG, strong financial acumen, and a creative strategic mindset. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of cutting-edge food products.

Competenze

• Proven success leading end-to-end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white-space opportunities.
• Experience collaborating across global teams.

Mansioni

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch.
• Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, and metrics.
• Own and manage project budgets and P&L.

Conoscenze

End-to-end innovation leadership

Financial acumen

Creative and strategic mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

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Our client is a global luxury food brand, the solid market leader in its category with creativity and innovation at the heart of their mission. They’re redefining what’s possible in the high-end food industry, developing innovative products that truly make a difference for people everywhere. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of their award-winning products and directly influence the company’s future growth. As Innovation Director you will lead the full innovation lifecycle from white-space ideation to product launch, ensuring every new concept aligns with real consumer insights and delivers strong commercial results.

Role Highlights

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch, grounded in data, insight and storytelling.
• Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and commercial metrics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, operations, design, and co-manufacturers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Own and manage project budgets and P&L, ensuring scalability and profitability.
• Present proposals and progress updates to the Board, influencing future innovation strategy.

You Will Need

• Proven success leading end-to-end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white-space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
• Financial acumen and confidence in building and presenting P&Ls.
• Creative, strategic mindset with excellent organisational and influencing skills.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple high-impact projects.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Product Management

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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