Regional Head of Investigations APAC

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Job Description : Regional Head of Investigations APAC About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. About this role As the APAC Regional Investigations Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring investigations in the region are conducted promptly, fairly, and effectively, fostering trust and confidence in the SpeakUp process. You will act as the lead regional subject matter expert on investigations and will deliver value to the business by protecting Diageo assets, leveraging investigation insights to better prevent or identify future issues and help the business operate more effectively. You will be responsible for: Internal investigations into alleged breaches of Our Code or relevant laws, delivering investigations to a high standard, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal requirements, and working closely with other functions. Supporting the transformation of the global investigations operating model, including contributing expertise and regional insights and working with others on global initiatives Leveraging investigative insights to help the business manage risk Competencies Required: Strong analytical capability and the ability to communicate this analysis clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders, creating clarity in the key steps necessary to assess compliance with laws/ policies. Fundamentally ethical, with the ability to build trust by acting with integrity and sensitivity in dealing with delicate situations and potentially conflicting priorities. Capability to builds trusted relationships across the region and globally, communicates complex issues clearly, influencing outcomes through collaboration and credibility. Experience/skills required: A senior investigation professional, with significant relevant experience investigating misconduct in the region. The candidate will also possess specific investigative skills that will contribute to the overall capabilities of the group for example in forensic accounting, data analysis, digital forensics or safeguarding and trauma informed investigations. Candidates must be fluent in English and Mandarin. Skills in other languages also welcome. Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Shanghai Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-11-02