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Director of Strategy, Foresight and Innovation(m/w/x)
Developing six-year organizational strategy for a green, fair, inclusive economy accelerator. 15+ years senior strategy leadership experience required. Annual planning cycle management, collaboration across Constanter.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in relevant field
- Engagement with emerging thinking in strategy, foresight, systems change, innovation
- At least 15 years senior strategy leadership experience
- Experience leading multi-year strategic planning processes
- Top-tier management consultancy experience
- Career history operating at senior levels with boards, principals, peers, partners
- Deep working knowledge of systems change theory and practice
- Knowledge of foundation capital deployment and industry transformation
- Strong understanding of foresight methodologies and application
- Translate evidence, trend analysis, foresight into strategic decisions
- Lead incubation of new ideas from concept to execution
- Build foresight capabilities within an organisation
- Navigate institutional complexity and high-stakes decisions
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Proven people and team management skills
- Build trust-based, productive relationships with stakeholders
Tasks
- Lead development and approval of Laudes' six-year organisational strategy
- Facilitate approval of Challenge long-term strategies by governance committees
- Manage annual planning cycle, including financial and strategic aspects
- Collaborate across Constanter for alignment and dependency management
- Support programmatic teams in adapting strategies with evidence
- Partner with Director of Programmes to sharpen Challenge strategies
- Maintain current understanding of external landscape trends and risks
- Synthesise and share relevant intelligence with teams and stakeholders
- Build organisational capabilities in futuring and foresight
- Represent Laudes in external forums, sharing thought leadership
- Explore and develop emerging opportunities in new industries and geographies
- Manage and report on the innovation budget
- Lead special initiatives to deepen Laudes' impact
- Support programmatic teams in integrating innovation into strategies
- Ensure coherent approach to AI and frontier technologies
- Hold joint accountability for Laudes' health and performance
- Manage organisational risk and navigate sensitive matters
- Support CEO in building a motivated and mission-aligned organisation
- Contribute to networks of philanthropic funders and investors
- Participate in senior-level global forums
- Serve on relevant boards of Laudes and partners
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Vocational certification
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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Director of Strategy, Foresight and Innovation(m/w/x)
Developing six-year organizational strategy for a green, fair, inclusive economy accelerator. 15+ years senior strategy leadership experience required. Annual planning cycle management, collaboration across Constanter.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in relevant field
- Engagement with emerging thinking in strategy, foresight, systems change, innovation
- At least 15 years senior strategy leadership experience
- Experience leading multi-year strategic planning processes
- Top-tier management consultancy experience
- Career history operating at senior levels with boards, principals, peers, partners
- Deep working knowledge of systems change theory and practice
- Knowledge of foundation capital deployment and industry transformation
- Strong understanding of foresight methodologies and application
- Translate evidence, trend analysis, foresight into strategic decisions
- Lead incubation of new ideas from concept to execution
- Build foresight capabilities within an organisation
- Navigate institutional complexity and high-stakes decisions
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Proven people and team management skills
- Build trust-based, productive relationships with stakeholders
Tasks
- Lead development and approval of Laudes' six-year organisational strategy
- Facilitate approval of Challenge long-term strategies by governance committees
- Manage annual planning cycle, including financial and strategic aspects
- Collaborate across Constanter for alignment and dependency management
- Support programmatic teams in adapting strategies with evidence
- Partner with Director of Programmes to sharpen Challenge strategies
- Maintain current understanding of external landscape trends and risks
- Synthesise and share relevant intelligence with teams and stakeholders
- Build organisational capabilities in futuring and foresight
- Represent Laudes in external forums, sharing thought leadership
- Explore and develop emerging opportunities in new industries and geographies
- Manage and report on the innovation budget
- Lead special initiatives to deepen Laudes' impact
- Support programmatic teams in integrating innovation into strategies
- Ensure coherent approach to AI and frontier technologies
- Hold joint accountability for Laudes' health and performance
- Manage organisational risk and navigate sensitive matters
- Support CEO in building a motivated and mission-aligned organisation
- Contribute to networks of philanthropic funders and investors
- Participate in senior-level global forums
- Serve on relevant boards of Laudes and partners
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Vocational certification
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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About the Company
Laudes Foundation
Industry
NonProfit
Description
Laudes Foundation accelerates a green, fair, inclusive economy by supporting industry action. Focuses on built environment, finance, fashion, food.
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