Head of Innovation

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

Must have

• Ability to direct and oversee a function of key strategic importance
• Ability to provide direction and thought leadership to the group, specifically on innovation.
• Ability to define short and long term strategic innovation priorities.
• Ability to effectively implement strategy, through a large and complex programme of activity across multiple regions, lines and business units
• Ability to oversee and direct a team of leaders, experts and practitioners to execute strategy
• Ability to define, demonstrate and manage the business benefits delivered by innovation activity
• Ability to decisively prioritize initiatives and activities which will deliver optimum business benefit
• Ability to engage, communicate and influence multiple stakeholders, including C-suite executives
• Ability to direct and manage a team of innovation managers and practitioners to deliver innovation strategy
• Fluency in English, both written and oral

• Have an in depth and practical knowledge of strategy
• Have an in depth and practical knowledge of innovation philosophies, methods and tools
• Have a practical knowledge of the insurance industry and the products and services that Generali provide
• Have practical experience of managing a large budget, and demonstrating value vs investments
• Be decisive, with a track record of making impactful strategic decisions
• Have practical experience within an international working environment 
• Have excellent influencing and negotiation skills, that can be employed across a number of different cultures
• Be an exceptional communicator and presenter
• Have excellent relationship management skills