Total 11 Director/C-Level communications executive job vacancies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Clementi Campus

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Featured in the New York Times, the Guardian, the Economist, and CNN, Eureka Robotics is revolutionizing the field of robotics. Empowered by Robotics and A.I. research from NTU Singapore and MIT, Eureka Robotics delivers robotic software and systems to automate tasks that require High Accuracy and High Agility (#HAHA).

With offices in Singapore, France, and Vietnam, and distribution partners in China, Japan, and the USA, Eureka Robotics prides itself on helping clients, globally, achieve vastly improved productivity, lower costs, and better safety. Common uses include precision-handling, assembly, inspection, drilling, and many other domains.

Want to know more about us? Visit https://www.eurekarobotics.com or follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurekarobotics.

To apply for this position, please send an email (with your CV) to careers#eurekarobotics.com.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our robotics automation company. The CEO will provide strategic leadership, drive operational excellence, and foster innovation to achieve growth objectives in the dynamic robotics industry. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to inspire a diverse team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement the company’s long-term vision, mission, and goals in alignment with market opportunities and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans to drive growth, innovation, and profitability.
• Evaluate industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to position the company as a market leader.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive organizational performance through process optimization, operational excellence, and effective resource allocation.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor company performance and guide decision-making.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the company’s budget, ensuring sustainable financial health and profitability.
• Collaborate with the CFO to maintain robust financial controls, secure funding, and manage investor relations.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Innovation and Product Development

• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the development of cutting-edge robotics solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and customer-centric products.
• Evaluate and implement partnerships, acquisitions, or licensing opportunities to accelerate technological advancements.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing executive team, ensuring alignment with company values.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Business Development and Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and in media to enhance brand reputation.
• Drive expansion into new markets and geographies, including strategic alliances and joint ventures.

Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Investors to ensure transparency, effective governance, and alignment on strategic priorities.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on company performance, risks, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, robotics, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, PhD) is preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership experience in robotics, automation, or technology-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success in scaling businesses, managing P&L, and driving growth in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of robotics technologies, automation solutions, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
• Inspirational leadership with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a pioneering company in robotics and automation.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including equity options.

About The Company

Founded in 2015, Woopa Travels is a new generation travel agency and destination management company. We re-invent the travel experience and combine adventure with professional storytelling to create quality experiences for every traveller. The Company manages the following leading tour operator brands: Monster Day Tours, Lion Heartlanders and UBE.

Are you a hardworking, results-oriented, and fun team player with a passion for the travel and tourism industry? Do you excel in customer service? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team at the Chinatown Heritage Centre in Singapore. Join us and play a critical role in our daily operations as we continue to grow and thrive in the post-pandemic travel industry.

Chinatown Heritage Centre

The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore that has recreated the original interiors of its shophouse tenants in the 1950s, offering visitors an honest, revealing glimpse into the lives of Chinatown's early residents. Every nook and cranny in the Chinatown Heritage Centre pulsates with the memories of yesteryear, offering an experience like no other as one is transported to Chinatown in the budding years of Singapore's establishment as a seaport.

Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director will provide the overall leadership in executing the strategic plan for Chinatown Heritage Centre (CHC), and advance various initiatives to drive the success of the Centre as a vibrant heritage hub in the ethnic enclave of Chinatown.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. An equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience will be considered. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

1. Leadership

• Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to oversee all aspects of the institution, sustain its excellence and broaden its impact.
• Create a strong and stable financial foundation for CHC through various revenue, funding, and cost management strategies.
• Chief spokesperson. Represent CHC in professional meetings, development of contracts, and participation in industry events.
• Establish strong partnerships in the community to enhance business opportunities, cross-promotions, and collaborations to expand CHC’s public image.

2. Operations & Programming

• Direct CHC’s operations, including visitor experience, gallery tours, educational programs, public programming, curation and installation of special events, adhoc exhibitions, and managing of retail / event spaces.
• Oversee the management, maintenance, and capital projects of the property, facilities/grounds, and collections of CHC, engaging outside expert advice as necessary.
• Conduct periodic assessment and evaluation of CHC’s in-house programs, public events, and retail offerings

3. Planning & Administration

• Direct and oversee marketing initiatives, including the promotion of CHC through media outreach, press releases, website management, social media, etc.
• Lead, supervise and evaluate performance of museum staff and fulfil staffing requirements of CHC
• Attend board meetings as Executive Director and Overall Administrator of CHC.
• Prepare monthly / annual reports and execute all other reporting requirements as prescribed by the board.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for CHC’s mission and strategic plan, and a willingness to grow the standing of the centre along with the larger Chinatown precinct.
• At least 5 years experience in museums / attractions / space activation / events organisation with strong track record of demonstratable success
• Excellent leadership and effective staff development and organizational skills, in areas such as hiring, coaching, problem solving, empowering staff to provide a positive customer experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships both internally and externally. Relate well to people from the events and tourism industry.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing P&L, budgeting and financial planning.

Trendlines Medical Singapore is an investment company focused on investing and developing early-stage medical device companies. Trendlines Medical Singapore is now seeking for a Chief Executive Officer for one of its portfolio companies, Ayzer Sense Technology Pte Ltd (“Ayzer Sense”).

The role

Chief Executive Officer

The Company

Ayzer Sense Medical Pte Ltd (“Ayzer Sense”), a portfolio company of Trendlines Medical Singapore, is a development-stage company focused on development of innovative solutions that address the pressure ulcer challenge faced by healthcare institutions.

Job Purpose

This role will be reporting to the Board of Directors of Ayzer Sense. The incumbent will work closely with lead board member to drive the business and operational objectives for the long-term success of the company.

Responsibilities

Management / leadership

· Lead the development of the company, developing strategies to achieve planned company’s milestones

· Provide leadership to engineers and other staff in achieving the company’s objectives

· Plan and propose resources to support the growth demands of the company

· Communicate with external and internal stakeholders and shareholders

Operational and clinical partnership

· Work closely with the engineering team to create strong partnership with manufacturers in the production of products with a keen commercial focus

· Act as interface with consultants leading to the successful product registration in jurisdictions such as FDA, CE Mark, HSA and others

· Identify key opinion leaders (KOL) to support clinical marketing efforts

· Identify and execute suitable clinical plans that accentuate the clinical strength of the company’s product

Market expansion

· Identify and evaluate new market opportunities including geographic expansion

· Provide leadership in the commercialization efforts of the company’s product, including development and execution of entry strategies for new markets to ensure successful market penetration and growth

· Implement and execute plans that includes sourcing for distribution partners and identifying suitable channels to market the product

Financial Management

· Oversee the financial management of the company

· Work with the finance team to seek revenue forecast and budget

· Monitor financial performance against forecasts and execute corrective actions as needed for cost management of top-line and bottom line

· Work with lead director in the fundraise to support the company’s financial resources

Qualifications and experience

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering

· Minimum 8 years in management role and proven ability demonstrated to manage P&L business

· Prior knowledge or experience working in medical device industry, particularly relating to hospital beds development will be an advantage

Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy the challenge of leading a growing start-up company with competitive salary, company’s benefits and participation in the stock option plan of the company.

Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the position, indicating your expected remuneration. We regret only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team.
• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
• Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits.
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.
• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders.
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company.

Requirements:

• Master Degree and above in Business Management, Engineering or Logistics Management.
• Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position.
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

As Director of Corporate and Internal Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in our organization's regional leadership team. You’ll be leading the development and execution of communications strategies, corporate messaging, internal communications and executive communications relative to the strategic direction of Warner Bros. Discovery, for internal and external audiences.

You will take ownership of the region’s Internal Communications efforts, working closely with global and local counterparts to ensure our strategies and engagement are aligned. Reporting to the Head of Communications, Asia Pacific, will directly support APAC Leaders, and work closely with other local functions such as Marketing, Publicity, Programming, Creative, Advertising Sales, Commercial Strategy, as well as the APAC Communications team. You will be a key player in creating strong and engaging stories for our wide variety of brands, making sure we have a consistent and powerful presence in the ever-changing media world.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Assist Head of Communications, APAC, in strategic corporate communications activities, including strategic planning, corporate messaging, media relations, and events.
• Central APAC Communications lead for global projects, including DEI, CSR, and Technology.
• Oversee and execute key partnerships and industry events, awards and engagements that further all corporate communications initiatives.
• Develop and execute an Internal Communications plan at the regional level, including for the President, APAC.
• Ensure cohesive internal messages for key business and employee engagement initiatives, including ownership of all internal tools [e.g. Workplace] and events [i.e., Town Halls] at a regional level.
• Work with the APAC leadership team to identify communications opportunities, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
• Provide counsel, in consultation with Head of Communications, APAC, for internal and external crisis situations when required, including proactive planning for high-risk matters and reactive issues management.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with media and industry bodies that are relevant to the above strategies.
• Develop clear KPI’s and measures of success for all communications initiatives.
• Partner effectively with all internal functions, including content, marketing, PR, research, commercial and advertising teams in APAC and internationally.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ experience in communications, with experience in Internal Communications Strategy and tools highly desirable.
• Independent thinker with a strategic mindset and strong advisory skills who can also follow through with project execution.
• Demonstration of devising and implementing creative and strategic communication plans, including understanding of corporate positioning requirements.
• Dynamic personality, adaptable with a high-degree of professionalism, and a team player.
• Comfortable with a large, diverse workload and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across a global company and time zones (including senior executives).
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with press and key stakeholders.
• Experience of crisis management. Flexibility under tight deadlines and the ability to respond to urgent issues with calm and professionalism.
• Ability to assess priorities and always maintain composure and diplomacy.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

Job Description:

• Vision and Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the overall organization's strategy, soliciting advice and guidance, when appropriate, from a Board of Directors.
  Communicate and implement the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
  Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements.
• Business Development: Develop customer and partner relationships across the consumer entertainment industry, including operators, broadcasters, silicon providers, and consumer electronics companies.
  Promote the THX experiential brand globally to consumers and through partners.
• Brand Management: Uphold and enhance the THX brand reputation as a symbol of quality and excellence in the audiovisual industry.
  Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers.
• Technology Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest technological trends and developments in the audiovisual industry, driving innovation and differentiation.
  Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging research and development initiatives to maintain THX's competitive edge.
• Industry Engagement: Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance leadership skills, THX’s reputation, and the potential for success.
  

Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the audiovisual, entertainment, or consumer electronics industry.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Exceptional strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to navigate complex market dynamics and drive sustainable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals.
• Visionary leadership style with a passion for innovation and excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

A world leader in innovative, casual footwear, Crocs, Inc., is dedicated to the future of comfort. Our original and most famous style, the Classic Clog, is instantly recognized around the world — and for good reason: since 2002, we’ve sold more than 600 million pairs in over 90 countries! We achieved our status as a global leader in the casual footwear category by taking an inherently simple approach to uniting style, modern comfort, and value.

Every day, we make a choice to have an open mind and look on the bright and colorful side of life. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness in everyone, inviting the world to Come As You Are!

Crocs is looking for an experienced Director of Executive Search, APAC. Reporting into the Sr.

Director, Executive Search, you will have primary responsibility for Director level and above recruitment for the Crocs and HeyDude brands across the APAC region. This role will lead executive search strategy, partnerships, outreach, negotiations, and overall candidate care.

Job Description

• Develop the executive search strategy for roles across the APAC region for the Crocs and HeyDude brands.
• Lead all sourcing, screening, assessment, recruitment, relationship management, and hiring of executive level talent; own the end-to-end candidate lifecycle for the APAC region.
• Develop and foster leadership talent pipelines across all lanes of the business while also providing regular, comprehensive overviews of the external market to executives and business leaders.
• Advise internal leadership teams on external market factors, providing diversified solutions for talent acquisition and succession planning for the APAC region.
• Become the primary source of recruitment knowledge on trends impacting the footwear and fashion industries.
• Bring forward the knowledge of the competitive landscape and collect market intelligence across the APAC region. Use this knowledge and data driven insights to analyze hiring trends that will strengthen our talent attraction strategy.
• Understand external talent supply and demand dynamics in the countries of responsibility and help develop a hiring plan, together with the business and HRBPs, especially as we look to meet our growth needs over the coming years.
• Advise hiring managers and HR leaders on offer proposals, including complex compensation structures, relocation, and negotiating compensation packages at senior levels across the organization.
• Develop and lead recruiting marketing and employment branding strategies to increase awareness of Crocs and HeyDude across the APAC region.
• Provide white glove candidate and hiring manager experiences
• In partnership with the HRBPs and hiring managers, ensure new executive hires are onboarded seamlessly with the most positive new hire experience.
• Recruit for non-executive exempt roles across the APAC region as needed.

Job Requirement

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience recruiting senior level talent; footwear/retail industry experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in researching and mapping APAC talent landscape and building trust-based relationships with senior management.
• Expert knowledge of APAC’s market compensation trends
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex searches concurrently.
• Proven ability to develop deep pipelines of diverse and talented leaders for future needs.
• Strong executive presence with credibility. Must be comfortable working with the most senior leadership at Crocs and HeyDude.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Strong business acumen and ability to assess leadership qualities.
• Must be comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment.
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.

Crocs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Keep time and payroll records
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

PharmEng Technology has been providing quality services to leading manufacturers of healthcare and pharmaceutical products since 1997. Our specialists hold expertise in Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Training to ensure that our clients can keep on providing the world with their cost-effective and high-standard healthcare products. At PharmEng Technology, we strive to cultivate the best working environment where empowerment, passion and perseverance are nurtured while serving our clients to achieve their unique business goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design and implement a clear regional communications strategy that boosts internal engagement, builds company's reputation and drives C&E performance.
• Development and delivery internal and external communication plans in line with strategic goals.
• Manage the implementation of Communication policies to ensure consistency of company's brand position and processes that drive efficient ways of working.
• Coach and/or support C&E associates in APMA countries to define and meet their communications objectives.
• Identify innovative ways to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, quality and impact of our communications.
• Provide counsel and guidance, and collaborate cross-functionally on appropriate communications activities, at global, regional and in-country levels, to ensure effective and appropriate communication of key activities and initiatives within the business. Serve as a sounding board and advisor to global and regional teams on cultural and contextual resonance and appropriateness.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Communications, preferably in a large multi-national, matrixed organization or agency setting.
• Understanding of health care system dynamics and patient journeys in APMA countries.
• Understanding of the medicines lifecycle and pharma industry.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of accountability.
• Effective stakeholder relationship management – proven ability to build trust in stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding copywriting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Good verbal presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills.
• Proactive approach in resolving problems and issues.
• Good organizational, planning, and coordination skills.

Why PharmEng Technology?

Our consultants come from different areas of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical Device industries and have extensive experiences obtained from world-class organizations in North America, Europe, and Asia. At PharmEng Technology, we value everyone’s unique talents and work together to support our clients. We offer continuous career growth, competitive wages, opportunities for travel and a team mentality that sets us apart from our competitors. It is the growth of our staff that continues to grow our company globally.

EEOC Statement

At PharmEng Technology, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. PharmEng Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The mission of the Office of Alumni Relation (OAR) is to nurture mutually beneficial and lifelong relationships with alumni and engage them along NUS’ aspirations. The Alumni Communications team supports this mission by reaching out to and strengthening bonds with the University’s alumni in the following ways:

• Implement effective communication initiatives to increase awareness of the University's latest news and initiatives, nurture a sense of belonging and build pride among alumni.
• Strengthen alumni engagement through digital plaforms.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Head, Alumni Communications, you will be responsible for leading the alumni communications team in implementing communication strategies to promote the NUS alumni network and drive engagement with alumni.

Branding & Marketing

• Develop and implement branding strategies that enhances the University's image and reputation among alumni.
• Manage and upkeep all brand elements including logos, icons and taglines.
• Maintain a consistent and compelling brand message across all communication channels and branded gifts.

Publications

• Oversee the planning, production and distribution of alumni publications including the half-yearly print version of The AlumNUS as well as the biennial NUS Alumni Awards and OAR booklet.
• Identify, appoint and manage vendors for the design and printing of publications, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality publications.

Event Marketing

• Provide guidance to colleagues from alumni engagement for event marketing initiatives, including email campaigns, web banner displays, organic and paid social, and instant messaging platforms.
• Oversee and optimise the email marketing schedule for alumni; maintain a consistently high standard of engaging email content to minimise unsubscribe rates.
• Utilise data analytics to measure the success of digital campaigns and optimise strategies for improved outcomes.

Digital & Social Media

• Develop and coordinate social media strategies to engage alumni across various platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and WeChat.
• Monitor social media trends and analytics to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Amplify and celebrate achievements by alumni on social media.
• Oversee revamp of department website

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of proven track record in a marketing or communications function with at least three years in a leadership position.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent stakeholder management abilities.
• Organised, meticulous and able to manage concurrent projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Alumni Relations

Department : Alumni Cultivation & Engagement

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 23092

Title: Executive Director – Asia Pacific

Division: Data, Research and Technology

Department: CASE AP Region

Reports to: Vice President, Data, Research and Technology

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Level: Senior Director

Position Purpose

The remit of the Executive Director – Asia Pacific is to serve and to grow the institutional membership of CASE in the Asia-Pacific region and to engage with institutional, advancement and CASE volunteer leaders. The Executive Director will work with CASE Vice Presidents to develop budget goals and ensure income generation growth in the region. The Executive Director will provide effective leadership and management of the Singapore- and Australia- based team – in partnership with divisional matrix managers, to support the effective delivery of CASE’s strategic plan goals. The Executive Director provides vital insight and context on the Asia-Pacific region for the successful delivery of CASE’s strategic plan in support of our members in the region.

Essential function

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Grounded in a review of the value that CASE has provided for decades and an analysis of what advancement professionals in education need now and will need in the future, CASE underwent a recalibration process that led to our new strategic plan, Championing Advancement: CASE 2022–2027. This plan centres on the steps necessary to achieve our strategic intent: defining the competencies and standards for the profession of advancement and leading and championing their dissemination and application across the world’s educational institutions.

CASE is committed to being a ‘member-centred’ organisation and to empowering its members to engage in a rich and fulfilling member experience, characterised by in-sector thought leadership, institutional capacity building and benchmarking, diversity, equity and inclusion acumen, the highest professional global standards and programmes, and a commitment to the continuous professional development of (and support for) advancement professionals throughout their career journeys across the globe.

The Executive Director – Asia Pacific role is critical to achieving our strategic intent and to ensuring that CASE is effectively serving our members in the region.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

As the senior-most CASE leader permanently located in the Asia-Pacific region, the Executive Director for Asia Pacific will work closely with the CASE executive leadership team (ELT) to lead the delivery of the CASE Strategic Plan goals in the Asia Pacific, and be responsible for:

· Building and deepening relationships with educational advancement leaders to maximise the value of CASE membership, the utilisation of CASE resources, and to increase revenue from key member institutions through their purchase of additional CASE products and services.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications to build relationships with existing and potential member institutions to strengthen membership retention an achieve membership growth consistent with strategic plan and revenue goals.

· Working with the VP for Membership Marketing & Communications and the VP for Strategic Partnerships on public representation and stakeholder relations. The Executive Director should be viewed as the primary ‘voice’ of CASE in the region, serving on several national forums, including government advisory bodies; the media; and public platforms.

· Working in collaboration with the President and CEO, engage with Asia-Pacific Institutional Leaders across the schools and university sector to raise the profile of CASE.

· Working with the VP for Research, Data and Technology to promote the adoption of the CASE Global Reporting Standards and participation in data collection activities. Also, coordinating to ensure technologies used to support regional operations are aligned across CASE.

· Working with the VP of Volunteer Engagement & Leadership to coordinate Asia-Pacific volunteer governance. Provide guidance and support to the CASE Asia-Pacific Regional Council.

· Working with the VP of Strategic Partnerships to identify and lead on key strategic relationships with peer associations in the Asia-Pacific Region.

· Working with the VP of Education to ensure that CASE Asia-Pacific programmes are a successful part of global CASE programming and consistent with the CASE Career Journey Framework and Competency Model.

· Working with the Chief Financial Officer and VPs in all areas to develop appropriate budgets for the activities in the region, to monitor progress towards goals.

· Working with the VP of Development, Culture and Talent, to ensure that regional office operations support effective HR management and staff retention and growth for the Singapore - and Australia-based staff and ensure that CASE values are upheld in deepening CASE’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the region, with internal and external focus.

A successful Executive Director will have the confidence of CASE’s Executive Leadership Team, and the CASE team in Singapore/Australia. They will establish credibility with the CASE members and volunteer leaders across Asia-Pacific and other key stakeholder groups.

Liaison Responsibilities

· Work in concert with and diplomatically with all divisions and regions.

· Work as a member of the global CASE Senior Leadership Team, and in particular with the Vice Presidents and Chief of Staff across their strategic portfolios, and the fellow Executive Directors in the CASE regions, to ensure the best sharing of ideas, expertise, and knowledge.

· Incorporate tasks and projects as directed by the objectives in the CASE strategic plan.

Professional Reputation Responsibilities

· In keeping with the CASE values statement, ensure that CASE is well represented by exercising a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, in all activities, services and products.

Fiscal Responsibilities

· Consult CASE VPs in the development of CASE budgetary goals to support activities in the Asia Pacific region, monitor budgets against those goals, and ensure that CASE resources are utilised effectively and responsibly in the region.

Job Complexity and Knowledge

· This position receives broad direction and is expected to work with a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy. This position interacts with CASE staff from across the world in the context of a matrix structure and comes into contact with senior volunteers, members, and other high level external key stakeholders. This position will be responsible for his/her own time management and planning tasks to ensure the key responsibilities are met.

Problem Solving and Judgment

· High-level judgment and problem-solving skills are required, as the Executive Director is frequently faced with situations which require immediate action in response to issues and requests. The breadth and depth of understanding of an issue and the key internal/external persons handling the issue, and the way in which the issue is handled, all affect the outcome of the situation.

· Working within a matrix structure is complex and core to the global organisation.

· It is critical that the Executive Director values the power of CASE as the leading association worldwide for educational advancement and understands the unique role our community and staff in Asia Pacific plays in advancing education in the region. The association-wide Strategic Plan presents a powerful opportunity for CASE to drive conversations about the importance of advancement in education. The Executive Director for Asia Pacific will be critical to ensuring association-wide collaboration with responsibilities for staying abreast of key regional issues and sharing information across CASE subject matter and discipline experts.

Professional and Organisational Knowledge

· The position requires that the Executive Director develops a deep understanding of CASE, its policies and procedures and an understanding of the culture and regional and divisional interdependencies.

· This position requires a deep understanding and respect for CASE’s systems and workflow and global consultative culture.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

· Within the CASE matrix structure, provide regional supervision for staff in the Asia-Pacific region. Work with VPs in appropriate areas to coordinate the management, hiring, and training regional staff working within various CASE divisions.

· Support the Executive Leadership Team in setting annual goals and objectives.

· Mentor, guide and evaluate the way the individuals perform their work; encourage continual professional development.

· Create and maintain a collegial, inclusive work environment that enables staff to make a positive contribution and encourages mutual respect and trust.

· Ensure that information is communicated up, down, and across the association so staff can fulfill their responsibilities and make sound decisions.

· Ensure that plans and programmes are in place that advance CASE’s goals for inclusiveness.

· Demonstrate by example and communicate ways in which each CASE employee can enhance his or her awareness of the importance of inclusiveness to the organisation.

•Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Education and Experience:

• College or university degree required.

• Significant senior management expertise, with a minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience, gained in an educational/membership/ training organisation or not for profit/association environment.

• Experience and knowledge working in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Experience preferred in one or more areas within institutional advancement (alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising, or advancement services).

• Experience of managing volunteer boards, affinity groups or stakeholders.

• Experience managing and motivating staff as well as working with colleagues across an organisation to develop plans, achieve goals, and deliver results.

• Experience developing and implementing member or customer engagement strategies and confident in building relationships at a leadership level and with influential stakeholders.

• Experience working across a complex, matrixed association, or institution preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes:

• A demonstrated interest in advancing education in the not-for-profit sector.

• A strong commitment to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

• An understanding of, and interest in, engaging with a broad range of cultures and countries.

• A recognition of the value of CASE’s global reach and how this could serve region.

• A demonstrable interest in and appreciation of the activities, purpose, and ethos of CASE.

• A strong communicator with rapport who is approachable and a good listener.

• A strong service orientation.

• Self-awareness and the ability to give and take feedback.

• The ability to influence a wide range of people both through negotiation, gravitas and leading by example, with a high level of professionalism and diplomacy.

• A strategic mindset and ability to make an effective contribution to the activities of the association.

• A creative thinker who is excited by learning and finding innovative approaches to work.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to perform at both the strategic and tactical level.

• A self-starting approach and ability to take initiative.

• Empathetic team member.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in different geographies and from different cultural backgrounds.

Apply by Sun, 21 January 2024: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/3976/executive_director_asia_pacific/

For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia at [email protected] or +44 203 928 7375.