Global Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms

Global Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Corporate Affairs team leads public affairs and advocacy across government relations, public policy, public relations, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and efforts to combat modern slavery. The team strengthens HPE’s reputation and advances strategic business priorities through engagement with public- and private-sector stakeholders worldwide.   We are seeking an accomplished Global Director of Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms to join the International Government Relations and Global Policy team. This leader will advance HPE’s reputation and business priorities at premier global forums, including the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, LEAP Tech Conference, GITEX Global, and Semafor. In partnership with Corporate Affairs leaders, Country Managing Directors, and Executive Committee members, the director will build a global engagement calendar that delivers business and reputational value. The ideal candidate can quickly master HPE’s portfolio and customer needs, tailor effective strategies to distinct audiences and settings, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical to strengthening HPE’s standing with government, industry, and public-sector stakeholders.   Key Responsibilities: • Platform Strategy & Execution Develop and implement strategies that strengthen platform engagement, support business growth, and enhance HPE’s reputation, including related government affairs and advocacy initiatives.   • Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Partner with the North American and International Government Relations teams to map key public- and private-sector decisionmakers who may influence enterprise IT spending and develop strategies for HPE executives to engage them at leading global business forums.   • Government Relations & Public Policy Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and public-sector leaders. Represent HPE at key strategic platforms that help advance business and public policy initiatives.   • Legal & Government Affairs Analyze current and pending laws and regulations, assess their impact on HPE’s operations, and partner with legal teams to support compliance and address emerging regulatory risks that can be addressed through strategic platforms.   • Team Leadership & Continuity Ensure continuity during team transitions by sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, and mentoring colleagues. Possess a growth mindset and the ability to advance in HPE.   Qualifications: • Eight to ten years of experience in commercial or public-sector roles, with a strong record in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or legal advocacy.   • Advanced degree in law, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field preferred.   • Strong legal background, with expertise in interpr