Director Public Policy and Government Affairs

About the role

Delivery Hero’s talabat platform is seeking a Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs to lead regulatory and government engagement across key GCC and MENA markets. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape policy strategy, manage relationships with regulators and position talabat as a trusted partner.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government entities, regulators, competition authorities and public‑sector stakeholders across the region.
• Develop and execute policy and advocacy strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Represent talabat in industry associations, councils and working groups.
• Anticipate regulatory and political risks and advise senior leadership on timing, likelihood and impact.
• Support crisis response and regulatory escalations affecting operations.
• Partner with Communications, Legal, Operations, Finance and Strategy teams.
• Act as an internal centre of excellence for government engagement and public policy standards.
• Coach market teams on effective and compliant government relations.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory strategy or related public‑sector roles.
• Proven success influencing policy or regulatory outcomes in the GCC and/or wider MENA region.
• Hands‑on experience engaging with ministers, regulators, senior civil servants and competition authorities.
• Background in highly regulated sectors such as technology platforms, telecoms, mobility, energy or financial services.
• Strong understanding of how regulation impacts growth, margins, market structure and investor confidence.

Required skills