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The Unexpected Reason Behind Mondelez International’s Success, According to Marketing Head
The more diverse your experience, the more you learn. This is what Arpan Sur of Mondelez International discovered while working with the company for over 17 years.
In this episode of Quality Connections, Arpan talks about his career journey of moving from sales to marketing before finally leading the company’s marketing team for Malaysia and Singapore.
Upon talking with him, we now understand why Mondelez International continues to be among the top providers of consumer products in Southeast Asia. What they value most as an organisation is diversity and courage.
Diversify beyond your products
Mondelez prides itself on its diversity, especially among its team. As Arpan notes, his Malaysia and Singapore leadership team consists of employees with six different nationalities. Diversity is a huge advantage, he says, because people with different backgrounds also bring different strengths and perspectives to the table.
Listen in on our chat with Arpan here! Full of insights on career-building, this episode offers eye-opening tips on how to make the most of mentorship and diversifying skills.
Get noticed
“There are so many things happening now. If you are not courageous, people will just not notice what you are doing,” Arpan tells us. This is why Mondelez is specifically looking for candidates who have the courage to learn new things, adapt, and collaborate well with others. These are traits that are relevant right now and even beyond the pandemic.
Mondelez is all about diversity and inclusivity and you are welcome anytime to search for their current job openings and see what roles fit your skills and experience.
Want more career tips and valuable advice from Arpan himself? Listen to our Quality Connections full podcast episode here.
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