VP Global Government Affairs

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements COMPANY BACKGROUND

lululemon’s purpose - to elevate the world by realizing the full potential within every one of us - is as dynamic as the company’s history and current momentum.

Founded in Vancouver in 1998 with the intent to bring technical athletic fabrics to yoga, lululemon’s first office was a product design studio by day turned yoga studio at night. What was then a very practical solution to paying the rent has ultimately come to define what differentiates lululemon. What has made the company wildly successful has been its steadfast focus on empowering its stores to become community hubs for lululemon’s consumers (Guests) to live the Sweatlife—a combination of sweating, growing ,and connecting together—as well as participate in lululemon sweaty activities.

Today, lululemon is a publicly traded (LULU) $9.6B global business with more than 30,000+ employees and 710+ stores across four continents and 25 regions. lululemon’s products include Performance Apparel for women and men (pants, shorts, tops, jackets) for healthy activities such as yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, Casual Apparel (formerly On The Move) for women and men (RTW tops, bottoms, outerwear, knits and wovens), Accessories (bags, socks, underwear, yoga mats/equipment, and water bottles), and most recently, footwear.

The power of our brand translated to growth across regions in 2023, with revenue in the Americas increasing 12%, China Mainland up 67%, and other international markets combined growing 43%, compared to 2022. We have an impressive funnel of innovation, our opportunity to increase our brand awareness remains significant, and we will continue to grow and optimize our store base both within the Americas and around the world.

Our Essentials membership program in North America has grown to more than 17 million members in the first year, and we were proud to see the China Mainland business approach the $1B mark in 2023, as the region celebrated their 10-year anniversary. In 2023, we entered new markets in EMEA and APAC, and ended FY23 with 711 company-operated stores worldwide, adding 56 net new lululemon stores since Q4 of 2022.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, net revenue increased 16% to $3.2 billion and earnings per share increased 20% versus last year to $5.29. North American revenue increased by 9% and international by 54% both versus last year. In Q2, our women’s revenue increased 13% and men’s by 15%, and our store revenue and digital revenue increased by 15% and 17%, respectively.

Our Impact / Impact is an essential part of our culture and underpins our business strategy. Guided by our Impact Agenda, we approach this work holistically through three pillars that address the interconnection of our products, people, the communities we serve, and our planet.

Be Human / We are taking thoughtful steps towards a more equitable and inclusive future. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of communities we serve and operate in through our IDEA work, investing in our people with full pay equity, holistic benefit offerings, and leadership development, as well as supporting and empowering the makers across the supply chain.

Be Well / As a global company committed to helping people feel their best, we are leveraging our business, expertise, resources, and communities to invest in and advocate for the wellbeing of those most impacted by systemic inequity around the world. Our goal is to provide access to wellbeing tools and resources to more than 10 million people by 2025.

Be Planet / To create a healthier planet, we are innovating to create more sustainable materials and working to advance a circular ecosystem. Across our value chain, we are also reducing our carbon, waste, and water footprint, and improving chemicals management through science-based targets.

TITLE LOCATION

The VP, Global Government Affairs will be based in Vancouver, Canada.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting + Direct Reports: The role is a direct report into our EVP Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and will build a team to support Government & Public Affairs in North America.

Peer Relationships: The VP, Global Government Affairs will sit on the Legal & Compliance Leadership Team and work closely with all of its members including SVP Senior Deputy General Counsel, VP Deputy General Counsel, Head of Legal, China & APAC, and Head of Legal, EMEA. Also working cross-functionally, this leader will partner closely with Public Affairs, Communications, Regulatory Affairs, Brand, and Supply Chain, in addition to lululemon’s Senior Leadership Team.

JOB SUMMARY

The VP, Global Government Affairs will oversee the development and execution of a Government Affairs strategy and roadmap for lululemon, in alignment with our brand and impact agenda. The VP will also be responsible for promoting company policy values and achieving positive legislative impact by building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, industry associations, civic leaders, and communities in North America.

OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Execute a Government Affairs strategy and roadmap for the business, in alignment with brand and impact agenda

Responsible for managing and arranging high level engagement with Government leaders at various levels for CEO and senior leaders

Advocate and influence lululemon key stakeholders for support on key partnerships and projects with government

Lead the company’s representation on trade associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Analyze policy issues with potential impact to lululemon’s business

Identify, analyze, and contribute where appropriate to domestic and international policy and legislation

Advocate with external support for positions on key issues that affect the business

Lead advocacy strategies to advance company priorities in legislation development

Assess the political landscape and highlight risks and potential impact to company objectives and strategy

Provide statistical and factual information and make recommendations to government officials

Cultivate relationships with key governing bodies and officials where appropriate

In partnership with Public Affairs, the VP will also be responsible for: Promoting company policy values and achieving a positive legislative impact

Working to fulfill and communicate civic leadership objectives while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, civic leaders, and communities

Adjusting strategies and communicating responses that result from major internal and external policy changes

Work with the Global Communications Leadership Team to strategize on crisis communications and risk mitigation to maintain and strengthen the company’s reputation and community relationships

Setting strategies for lululemon’s outreach opportunities and social investments

Analyzing potential risk and protecting lululemon’s reputation

Building mutually beneficial relationships between lululemon and its guests, stakeholders, and communities in which it operates in North America

YEAR ONE DELIVERABLES Desired achievements in first 12-months in the role. Onboard Thoughtfully. Listen + Learn from lululemon’s culture. Understand the why behind our current strategy

and operations to inform our future.

Create a Comprehensive Government Affairs Strategy and Roadmap. Determine lululemon’s top priorities across social compliance, public reporting, product & packaging chemicals, and more. Develop an engagement strategy for critical government and stakeholder relationships.

Build Foundational Relationships Internal and External to lululemon. Engage with key government officials, trade associations, and key decision makers to lay the foundation for long-term symbiotic relationships.

Team Structure & Evolution. Thoughtfully consider and build out an effective team structure for Government Affairs. Determine how and when to leverage cross-functional and/or external partners.

CANDIDATE CRITERIA – “Must-Haves”

An Expert in US Government Affairs. You have been in a leadership role driving Government Affairs strategy and advocacy within a global, matrixed environment. Through your career, you have a combination of in-house, agency, trade association, and/or direct government experience and understand the inner workings of government and influencing policy.

Demonstrated Ability to Succeed in Matrixed and Global Environments. You have been successful in environments that required influence & collaboration as a means to move the business forward. You understand the importance of connection and consistent communication with your key partners and stakeholders around the globe. This connection has been a meaningful part of your success.

Who Wins with Others via Collaboration. You are skilled at building relationships. You have a high EQ, are approachable, authentic, willing to take the lead when necessary, but also want others in the limelight. You connect with your team, and internal & external stakeholders naturally. You build trust through hard work and diligence including personally rolling up your sleeves when the team needs it. You are a natural coach and mentor who is committed to the growth of your team.

Visionary who Creates Followership. You are skilled at building an organizational vision & narrative that creates followership for the organization. This strong storytelling supports the organization and leaders to shift to behaviors and ways of thinking that support the growth of the organization.

Creating Inclusive Environments. You value the experience and opinion of everyone and create space for those to be shared. You are a natural coach and mentor and are committed to the growth of your team.

COMPENSATION

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $220,000 - $320,000 USD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [email protected] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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