Regulatory & Public Policy Manager

3 Jun 2026 Regulatory & Public Policy Manager at AB InBev Africa

• Project manages the public policy and tax optimization project, collaborating with Zone/BU and Markets Corporate Affairs teams focusing on deliverable of KPI-based outcomes as per project plan. • High-level management of the tax optimization project in Greater Africa including project management, data analysis and reporting. • Partner with Zone/BU government affairs advocacy teams and commercial teams to execute excise tax optimization deliverables. • Manage and motivate a direct team charged with forming regulatory and public policy positions for ABI’s priority policy areas, including but not limited to alcohol regulation and oversight, regulatory and fiscal differentiation, socio-economic impact, sustainability policy issues, illicit alcohol and fiscal marking projects. • Compose advocacy materials and briefing documents to educate advocacy teams and executives and help coordinate interactions with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and third parties. • Serve as a subject matter expert in the Alcohol Levy Act, country alcohol regulations, illicit alcohol, fiscal marking and be a strong voice for ABI’s policy priorities. • Support educational programs and engagement materials on sector economics and enforcement initiatives by providing planning, research, and content. • Develop illicit alcohol framework plan with pilot interventions, focusing on beer differentiation. • Build strong relationships to enhance ABI reputation and image as a trusted partner among relevant government agencies and create policy programs. • A thorough understanding of regulatory processes, with a proven track record of designing successful advocacy campaigns that achieved favorable policy outcomes. • Excellence project management skills with ability to build strong relationships with individuals at all levels within the company and across the industry. • Technical understanding of regulatory and tax policies in Zambia will be an added advantage. • Ability to comfortably influence, negotiate, and manage a range of business priorities and seamlessly incorporate into a coherent and connected strategy; demonstrated ability to address and resolve conflicting priorities that put business success at risk. • Experience managing relationships with external partners to shape positive public opinion. • Able to effectively engage and communicate with executive-level audiences.