Head of Strategy

Head of Strategy-Multinational retail business

Location: London

Salary: Highly Competitive

We are working with a well known multinational retailer who are looking to hire a Head of Strategy to work closely with the Leadership team.

As the Head of Strategy, you will play a vital role in shaping and driving the strategic direction across core areas of the organization with a particular focus on fashion and apparel.

You will work closely with business leaders to solve key challenges, lead high-impact and complex initiatives, and support transformational growth.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strategic process across the organisation. You'll lead strategic reviews end-to-end, supported by Strategy Managers. This includes identifying and prioritising opportunities, diagnosing problems, generating actionable solutions, and driving timely implementation.
• Propel the pace of transformation by addressing roadblocks and stepping in where needed to ensure progress.
• Shape the broader strategic vision for the next phase of the organisation's growth and transformation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, offering thoughtful, constructive challenges and strategic insights.
• Strengthen the effectiveness of the strategy team, contributing to recruitment, team development, and improved processes.

• A proven track record (circa 10+ years) of designing and leading strategy projects, preferably gained within a top tier consulting firm WITH Industry experience on top of this.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, supported by a solid foundation in analytics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
• Relevant expertise or industry experience in areas such as fashion, retail, or digital transformation.