Director, Government Affairs, Mexico

Role Purpose

The Director will leverage a strong working knowledge of the federal and relevant state legislative, regulatory, and political climates; demonstrated research, policy analysis, and organization skills; and the ability to develop strategy and execute tactics to achieve results for Corning priorities in Mexico. The Director will work with Corning’s global government affairs staff, business units, and government and non-government organizations to engage on the broad cross-section of Corning’s legislative and regulatory priorities including, but not limited to international trade, sustainability, labor, supply chain management, economic development incentives, and stakeholder engagement. This position is located in Mexico City, Mexico with frequent travel to Corning locations in Mexico.  The position reports to the Director, Global Government Affairs. 

Key Responsibilities

Advocacy Strategy Formation and Execution

• Monitor the political, legislative, and regulatory environment in Mexico; identify emerging issues and challenges that may impact Corning’s profitability and competitive position
• Proactively identify issues, incentives, and opportunities to improve growth and competitiveness and influence government decisions to mitigate risk and/or advantageously position Corning.
• Work closely with Corning’s global government affairs team and business units to recommend and develop optimal government affairs strategy, including milestones, metrics and resources required 

Policy Analysis and Development

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape
• Track and analyze legislative and regulatory policy developments, providing intelligence and insights

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials, legislative, regulatory, and political staff
• Represent Corning and foster relationships with various trade, industry, and/or professional organizations to support Corning priorities and promote Corning’s role as a good corporate citizen

Issue Management and Support

• Develop and successfully implement timely strategies and action plans to swiftly lead the Government interfaces (local, state, central) in resolving crises and issues with minimal impact on the company business and reputation

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assist Corning government affairs and business in preparing executive-level communications and briefing materials regarding government affairs developments, including regulatory and legislative matters of interest
• As needed, provide support to ensure Corning compliance with Mexican law governing government and political affairs

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ten years of relevant experience in government relations, preferably in a multinational company; prior state or federal government experience preferred
• Bilingual and fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish
• Sound political judgment and a substantive working knowledge of the Mexican government structure, legislative, regulatory, and political processes
• Substantive understanding of a variety of business issues
• Ability to analyze, articulate and proactively advocate a position for Corning
• Strong, nuanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to navigate across business and functions to pull together the right resources to move in the agreed direction
• Exhibits the highest levels of integrity
• Self-initiator, versatile, assumes risk with responsibility