Executive Director, Foundation

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032334 Executive Director, Greif Foundation (Open)

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Being the best customer service company in the world.

Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

At Greif, our purpose is Packaging Life’s Essentials. We are committed to being a positive force in the world — for our colleagues, customers, and the communities where we live and work. The Greif Foundation serves as the centerpiece of this commitment, advancing meaningful philanthropic partnerships, championing colleague volunteerism, and investing in causes that strengthen communities globally.

The Executive Director of the Greif Foundation will shape and lead Greif’s philanthropic and community engagement strategy, advancing our commitment to create lasting positive impact. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and external presence with hands‑on execution. The Executive Director will define and shape what success looks like for the Foundation, building impact measures based on best practices from leading corporate foundations.

They will oversee operations, grantmaking, colleague volunteerism, and community partnerships while serving as the primary liaison to the Foundation Board. A proven relationship‑builder and strong public communicator, the Executive Director will represent Greif in the community and with key partners, ensuring the Foundation reflects and strengthens Greif’s values, culture, and reputation.

• Partner with the Foundation Board on long‑term strategy, governance, and compliance
• Define and track measures of success and impact using industry best practices
• Design and manage grantmaking programs, including nonprofit vetting, approvals, and reporting
• Lead colleague volunteerism and community involvement initiatives that inspire pride and participation
• Serve as a visible presence in the community, representing Greif in public forums, events, and civic initiatives
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and community leaders
• Collaborate with Communications and other functions to amplify the Foundation’s impact internally and externally
• Manage budget and ensure compliance with all regulations

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility, nonprofit, or foundation management
• Hands‑on experience building or launching a foundation (strategy, governance, grantmaking infrastructure, measurement)
• Entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrated ability to build and grow programs from the ground up
• Proven ability to define success measures and track impact against goals
• Strong executive presence with outstanding public speaking, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Credibility and influence in engaging senior executives, Boards, and external stakeholders
• Financial acumen and compliance expertise
• Global mindset with experience working across cultures and geographies

• Reports to:
  
  CHRO
• Accountable to:
  Foundation Board
• Partners closely with:
  Commercial, Marketing, Communications, HR, Finance, and Legal

The pay range for this position is $ - $. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $ to $. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short‑term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.