· Assist in developing strategic frameworks and consolidating inputs for regional growth strategies.
· Support information gathering from internal teams and external sources to help build cohesive strategic narratives.
Industry & Market Research
· Conduct desk research on market trends, industry dynamics, and potential business opportunities across key sectors (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceutical, beauty, and home care).
· Summarize findings into clear, structured insights for use in strategy discussions.
· Help screen potential opportunities by compiling company profiles and basic strategic fit assessments.
· Support the team in maintaining tracking tools and databases for active opportunities.
· Assist with simple financial models (e.g., revenue build-ups, benchmarking, comparable company research).
· Support data gathering and preparation of inputs for senior analysts and managers.
Presentation & Materials Preparation
· Prepare slides for internal meetings, strategy discussions, and project updates.
· Help create concise summaries of research, analysis, and project progress for senior stakeholders.
· Assist in scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and capturing minutes for ongoing strategic or M&A-related projects.
· Support cross-functional coordination (e.g., with finance, marketing, operations) on key tasks or data requests.
Strategic Planning Cycle Support
· Help consolidate market and business information as part of the yearly strategic planning cycle.
· Support preparation of templates, data summaries, and initial drafts of planning documents.