Communications Director Latam

Tetra Pak; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 3,292,000 - 5,122,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Latin America is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead internal and external communications across LATAM, including Southern Cone, Andina, Central America, and Mexico. You will partner with market leaders, manage a small team and external agencies, and ensure communications initiatives deliver measurable outcomes aligned with global strategy.

You will act as a spokesperson when required, report to the VP of Market Communications, and travel 25–30% to support diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant communications experience, including senior leadership.
• Proven track record delivering communications in fast-paced international business.
• Excellent leadership capabilities, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen and translating priorities into clear comms strategies.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and providing trusted counsel to leaders.
• Experience coaching leaders through transformation and organisational change.
• Proactive, pragmatic, results-oriented approach with sound judgement.
• Ability to work across diverse teams, cultures and markets.
• Excellent English writing, public speaking and presentation skills; local languages preferred.
• Proficiency with AI and Power BI and familiarity with marketing automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications, reputation management and public relations; oversee marketing communications.
• Lead the annual communications planning process with inputs from strategy, marketing, sustainability and corporate affairs.
• Develop an integrated plan aligned with markets' priorities and global strategy.
• Drive implementation with high-quality delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Protect and strengthen the region's reputation through proactive PR and crisis preparedness.
• Lead crisis communications and coordinate responses during crises.
• Provide strategic comms counsel to Managing Directors across LATAM.
• Contribute to the Global Communications Leadership Team.
• Lead the regional function with focus on impact, agility, excellence and efficiency.
• Manage resources, agencies, budgets, tools and data, building a capable team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Cross-cultural teamwork

English writing & presentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Power BI

Marketing automation platforms

AI tools / digital tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Communications Director Latam

Job Location

Bogota, Colombia

Panama City, Panama

Polanco, Mexico

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced communications leader to head the Communications function for Tetra Pak in Latin America. As Communications Director, you will be a trusted business partner responsible for delivering strategic internal and external communications across the region, including Southern Cone, Andina, Central America and Mexico.

You will work closely with market leadership teams to support business priorities and strengthen Tetra Pak’s reputation among key stakeholders. Leading a small team and a network of external agencies, you will ensure that communications initiatives deliver measurable outcomes and are aligned with the company’s global communications strategy.

You will also serve as a company spokesperson when required and report to the Vice President of Market Communications.

The role requires approximately 25–30% travel.

The successful candidate can be based in Bogota, Colombia; Polanco, Mexico or Panama City, Panama.

What You Will Do

• Lead communications across three core areas: internal communications; reputation management and public relations; and marketing communications;
• Lead the annual communications planning process, coordinating input from business strategy, marketing, sustainability, corporate affairs and other key functions;
• Develop an integrated communications plan that supports the markets’ business priorities and objectives while aligning with the company’s global communications strategy;
• Drive the implementation of the communications plan, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable, outcome-based performance;
• Protect and strengthen the company’s reputation across the region through proactive public relations, effective issues management and strong crisis preparedness;
• Lead crisis communications and coordinate the communications response when a crisis occurs;
• Act as a trusted business partner and provide timely, strategic communications counsel to Managing Directors and their leadership teams across the region;
• Contribute actively to the Global Communications Leadership Team;
• Lead the regional Communications function with a strong focus on impact, agility, excellence, effectiveness and efficiency;
• Manage the function’s resources, including people, agencies, budgets, tools and data, while building a capable, motivated and engaged team.

We believe you have

• A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. An MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred;
• 10–15 years of relevant communications experience, including experience in a senior leadership role;
• A strong track record of delivering effective communications in a fast-paced, complex and international business environment;
• Excellent leadership capabilities, with experience in building, motivating and developing high-performing teams;
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business priorities into clear communications strategies and plans;
• Demonstrated experience in managing senior stakeholders and providing trusted counsel to senior leaders;
• Experience coaching leaders and supporting them through business transformation and organisational change;
• A proactive, pragmatic and results-oriented approach, combined with sound judgement and close attention to detail;
• The ability to work effectively across diverse teams, cultures and markets;
• Excellent writing, public speaking and presentation skills in English and the relevant local language or languages;
• Strong organisational skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to assimilate complex information quickly and propose effective solutions;
• Proficiency in digital tools, including artificial intelligence and Power BI, together with a working understanding of marketing communications tools such as marketing automation platforms;
• The confidence to challenge constructively, remain open-minded and turn ideas into action.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

This job posting expires on October 23, 2026.