Regional Manager

And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
As a Regional Organizational Development Manager within AAK’s People & Organizational Performance team, you will play a pivotal role in building organizational capability, enhancing performance, and shaping a strong, values-aligned culture across the region. You will partner closely with HR colleagues and business leaders to diagnose organizational needs, design targeted development solutions, and deliver initiatives that support both global frameworks and regional priorities. Conduct organizational diagnostics to identify capability, performance, and cultural needs, ensuring alignment with global and regional business strategies.
Design and deliver OD interventions that improve effectiveness at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
Support workforce and capability planning to ensure the organization is prepared for future challenges.
Partner with HR and regional leadership to design and execute talent management processes, including succession planning and career pathways.
Design and facilitate leadership and team development programs to build capability and readiness for future roles.
Provide tools, insights, and guidance to strengthen performance management practices that drive accountability and results.
Monitor and analyze performance data to identify trends and inform improvement strategies.
Serve as a trusted OD advisor to business leaders and HRBPs, offering practical recommendations and solutions.
Partner with the global OD team on key talent programs—such as succession planning, culture journey, and
10+ years of experience in organizational development, HR consulting, or talent/performance management within a regional or global organization.
Master’s degree or professional qualification is desirable.
Strong understanding of OD and talent methodologies, including leadership development, cultural change, employee engagement, and performance management.
Proven ability to design and facilitate OD initiatives such as workshops, leadership programs, and team development sessions.
Strong project management, coaching, consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder-influencing skills, including experience with senior leaders.
Highly analytical, with the ability to use data and diagnostics to generate insights and recommendations.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field business and functional strengths include systems thinking, data analysis, problem solving, talent management, succession planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
For further information about the position, please contact, Conor Kelly, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: conor.At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.