Drive Growth Through Disruptive Innovation & Venture Development Lead Brambles’ venture development within the Disruptive Innovation strategy, with a goal to identify, prototype, implement, and scale breakthrough platform and operating model innovations that can reshape our business and drive growth and expand the markets in which Brambles operates You’ll scout and evaluate external opportunities—from emerging technologies to new business models - and build a strong network of partners, startups, and research institutions to fuel innovation Manage the end-to-end venture pipeline, guiding ideas from exploration to launch and growth Apply your expertise in venture capital, valuation, and performance metrics to uncover high-impact investment opportunities that align with our Disruptive Innovation strategy Your skillset: Strategic Foresight : Ability to navigate uncertainty and use scenario planning to anticipate how emerging technologies and market trends will shape future opportunities Value Creation : Skilled in evaluating new venture opportunities and building strong business cases that support investment and long-term growth Execution Focus : Committed to driving innovation projects forward with discipline, ensuring progress aligns with established processes and governance Customer-Centric Thinking : Passion for discovering and adopting new solutions that deliver real value to both existing and future customers Negotiation & Risk Management : Comfortable negotiating with third parties, and assessing/ managing the risks that come with investing in disruptive ventures Change Leadership : Able to overcome resistance to new ideas, inspire visionary thinking, and build cross-functional support for transformative innovation Your background: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in strategy and innovation management related fields Relevant experience in venture valuation, development, preferably in a complex multinational business environment Market and marketing research Value creation from portfolio of investment management and exit strategies Venture valuation and deal structure and management experience