Director, Corporate Strategy

Role Overview

The Director, Corporate Strategy is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning, long‑range growth priorities, and preparation of quarterly Board Meeting materials. This role partners closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate market trends, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment between corporate objectives and business execution, while serving as a key advisor and coach to senior leaders to create and execute actionable strategic plans that deliver measurable business results.

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic planning process.
• Partner with executive leadership to define long‑term business priorities, growth strategies, and transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate annual and multi‑year strategic planning sessions across functions and business units.
• Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, operational priorities, and financial objectives.
• Monitor initiative progress and ensure accountability for strategic outcomes.
• Analyze industry trends, customer dynamics, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
• Conduct strategic assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging business models.
• Develop executive‑level insights and recommendations based on market data and business performance.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and integration activities as needed.
• Prepare strategic presentations, business cases, and recommendations for executive leadership and Board discussions.
• Prepare quarterly Board materials in conjunction with the CEO.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on organizational priorities and investment decisions.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across business functions and stakeholder groups.
• Establish strategic KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms.
• Monitor execution against strategic goals and recommend adjustments as business conditions evolve.
• Support governance structures that drive accountability and transparency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop strategy team members and project leaders.
• Build strategic capabilities across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation, finance, or correlated leadership roles.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership teams.
• Proven track record leading enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives and cross‑functional programs.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong financial and operational understanding.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Experience leading change and organizational transformation.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience in complex, matrixed, or global organizations.

This role is based fully onsite and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship for work visas.

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