Director Corporate Strategy

Overview

Addison Group has partnered with a large, global industrial organization to identify a Corporate Strategy Director. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and a mandate to help shape long-term growth initiatives across the business.

This position will play a key role in evaluating and advancing enterprise-level strategy, including organic growth initiatives, portfolio optimization, and acquisition-related efforts. The ideal candidate comes from a top-tier management consulting background and is eager to transition into an in-house role with meaningful impact.

• Partner closely with senior leaders and internal strategy stakeholders to define and execute strategic priorities
• Lead high-impact initiatives across corporate strategy, business unit growth strategy, strategic planning, and portfolio optimization
• Support executive-level strategy reviews, including preparation for discussions with the executive leadership team
• Act as a thought partner to business leaders—leading select initiatives end-to-end while advising on others
• Help manage an acquisition-focused opportunity pipeline, including market evaluation and early diligence efforts
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving go-to-market models to inform strategic decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field
• MBA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting and/or corporate strategy
• Proven experience working with commercial leaders on growth initiatives
• Strong financial and business acumen with a practical, execution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to operate independently and lead initiatives from concept through execution
• Broad exposure across strategy, finance, operations, and adjacent functions

You’ll join a well-established organization undergoing continued evolution, where strategy is highly visible and closely tied to execution. Leadership values collaboration, intellectual rigor, and thoughtful decision-making. This role offers meaningful exposure, autonomy, and a clear path for continued growth.

• $200,000–$230,000 base salary, plus annual bonus and long-term incentives