Food for Development Director

Job Description

Job Title: Food for Development Director

Job Location:

Gurgaon, India

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

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

We are looking for a Food for Development Director to support the development of sustainable business opportunities through school feeding, nutrition, dairy development, and food security initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with governments, development agencies, NGOs, UN organizations, customers, and internal stakeholders to create shared value for communities while supporting business growth.

This position will be based in our Gurgaon, India office and will report into Vice President Food for Development.

What You Will Do

As a Food for Development Director, you will:

Develop and strengthen partnerships with governments, NGOs, development agencies, and international organizations to expand participation in school feeding and nutrition programmes.Identify and develop new business opportunities while supporting and protecting existing programmes and partnerships.Support customers and commercial teams in developing nutritious products and solutions for school feeding and other social programmes.Collaborate with Tetra Pak customers to develop and implement Dairy Hub project and initiatives.Drive long-term development projects from opportunity identification through implementation and follow-up.Promote the benefits of nutrition and school and social feeding programmes through events, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities.Coordinate with research institutions to assess and measure the impact of school nutrition programmes on children's health, attendance, and development.Share best practices and contribute to the global Food for Development network

We believe you have

A full time Bachelor's degree or equivalent university education with at least 10 plus years of relevant experience.Experience in business development, preferably within developing markets.Experience working with governments, development agencies, NGOs, international organizations, or public-sector stakeholders.Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities.Understanding of customer value chains, business drivers, and commercial environments.Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple long-term initiatives.Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.

We Offer You

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

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 2nd October 2026

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Ankur Shrivastava.

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.