Total 13 Director/C-Level credit control executive job vacancies in Potong Pasir, North East

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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.

The role will report into the CFO who is based in Middle East and is mainly responsible for the financial control of the entity in Singapore and its subsidiaries. The focus areas are Financial Control and Financial Transactions. These are vital to the success of the business, with process improvement, automation and system investment on the agenda. The role will have direct reports in the Financial Control are in Singapore and indirect reports in the Middle East and India, as well as strong collaboration with the regional Commercial Finance / FP&A team.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee the regional responsibility for the financial matters relating to financial and management reporting, consolidation of group accounts, taxation and ad-hoc reports as required by group Headquarters

• Oversee the process for financial reporting and the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements

• Lead the Company’s Statutory and IFRS audit

• Review and improve current Risk Management processes in place with local senior management

• Responsible for cashflow matters, treasury cash management and credit control

• Effective tax planning and structuring for the region

• Responsible for risk assessment of proposals and contract terms and conditions including negotiation / resolutions of commercial contract disputes

• Review and process Non-Disclosure Agreements and other types of cooperative business arrangements when requested. Ensure legal documents are completed and signed (excluding job projects)

• Monitor, evaluate and report on compliance with asset management policies and procedures

• Provide guidance to Finance Department staff members on the implementation and updates of local and Group financial policies and procedures

• Lead, supervise and develop the Staff members in Finance Department which includes guiding staff members in enhancing their knowledge and competency in accounting and financial work

• Support a successful implementation of the new financial system, as well as integration into new systems around the region to manage customers, assets and people

• Automation of accounting processes to improve accuracy, timelines and effectiveness

• Consideration of insourcing external accounting providers in the Middle East and India

• Consideration for India financial shared services function for transactional finance activities

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.

2. Proven work experience in Senior Finance Management role for at least 5 years. Experience across a wide spectrum of finance functions.

3. Strong business acumen and keen analytical skills.

4. Comfortable with ambiguity and works well in a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

5. Demonstrated senior leadership experience, emphasizing successful operational management and strategic planning.

6. Proven track record of enhancing organizational growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance, showcasing strong business acumen.

7. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on inspiring teams, making business improvements, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Summary of the position:

This role is a key member of the HR team and reports directly to the Head of HR. The candidate should have proven end-to-end HR experience, ideally in Financial Services industry.

Main responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with stakeholder to deliver professional HR advisories, provide seamless HR support to its business as required and drive the implementation of HR practices and initiatives.
• Be a strategic advisor to the business on talent development matters including the identifying and grooming of hi-potential talent, talent succession, performance management and coaching managers through performance management conversations.
• Identify gaps in the existing processes proactively and drive continuous improvements to HR processes.
• Consult and advise management in the business planning process and provide input on organizational capability and the HR implications of business objectives so as to ensure HR strategies are aligned with business goals.
• HR operational responsibilities including developing HR policies in line with local regulations, enforcing procedures, managing processes and systems as well as ensuring compliance on day-to-day handling of HR matters.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle including on/off-boarding briefing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, exit management, etc.
• Manage employee relations and provide solutions to enhance staff engagement and company culture
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned.

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Singapore Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
• At least 12 years of HR Generalist/ Business Partnering of HR Advisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and deliver within tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance requirements.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, confidence and maturity to interact effectively with stakeholders and all levels of staff
• Expertise in HR operations, policy development, HR communication
• Willing to collaborate, go the extra mile and demonstrate high level of integrity with ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Highly motivated and resourceful
• Prior experience in supporting the Financial Services firm would be highly advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications e.g. excel, powerpoint, etc.

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.
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision and resource planning of the Credit Review Group(CRG).
• Provide guidance and further enhance the overall capability of CRG.
• Management reporting on CRG’s activities in a timely manner.
• Support Co-Heads of IADAP on the reporting of CRG’s activities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the planning group and other relevant groups to enhance the efficiency and quality of the internal processes.
• Support various requests from IAD Tokyo.
• Make audit plans annually for the credit reviews in accordance to the risk assessment in APAC region.
• Cascade the credit review plans to CRG members and ensure deliverables are completed according to planned timeline.
• Supervise CRG members to follow-up on open issues identified and conduct validation review on remediation actions taken by auditee in accordance with CRG recommendations and address BUs’ concerns accordingly.
• Travel within APAC region is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
• 10-15 years’ experience in the areas of credit risk analysis, credit approval and/or credit review function. Audit experience in a leadership capacity would be an added advantage.
• Excellent and extensive knowledge in credit risk analysis, financial analysis/projections and credit rating models across Large Corporates, Structured Real Estate finance, Project Finance, Securitization, LBO and/or Banks/Non-Banks Financial Institutions.
• General knowledge in Retail and Islamic Finance would be an added advantage.
• Strong ability and confidence to lead the group members effectively with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Good writing and communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Japanese is highly preferred to present and communicate with senior stakeholders at Japan Head Office.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Powerpoint. Added advantage for knowledge/experience in programming applications e.g. Power BI, Python.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Head of Departments to develop and implement strategic plans – may include developing short and long-term plans for BCAPD APAC to ensure its growth and sustainability.
• Managing and assessing risks that could impact the bank’s operations such as identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies and monitory the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Managing regulatory compliance and ensuring the countries in APAC comply with all relevant local regulations, laws and Head Office guidelines.
• Ensuring financial stability which involves developing and managing budget allocations to countries and headcount management for BCAPD APAC within stipulated guidelines.
• Leading and managing teams across the various groups by ensuring the members are aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives – fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and teamwork.
• Supporting Head of Departments on people management within BCAPD APAC such as talent mobility to groom younger generation leaders and driving performance management.
• Managing effective communications with Head Office, Countries Heads and GMs and Group Heads within BCAPD, Business & Control Functions Heads and relevant authorities whenever necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or banking and finance.
• Experience in areas of strategic planning, risk management, compliance or operations management (including overseas operations), budget management and internal controls management will be advantageous.
• Strong and effective communication skills are essential to manage stakeholders. relationships.
• Possess a strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance are adhered.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and goals.
• Strong analytics skills in assessing risks and opportunities to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in both English and Japanese is highly preferred as this role needs to prepare reports in Japanese for reporting to Head Office in Japan. This role also needs to present and communicate with stakeholders and counterparts in Tokyo Head Office who mainly communicate in Japanese.

• Oversee daily operations of the hair salon, including staff management, scheduling, and customer service.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase salon revenue and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise salon staff, including hairstylists, receptionists, and assistants.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism are maintained throughout the salon.
• Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional campaigns to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
• Monitor and analyze salon performance metrics, such as sales figures, appointment bookings, and customer satisfaction ratings.
• Implement and enforce salon policies and procedures, including safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Stay informed about industry trends, products, and techniques to ensure the salon remains competitive.
• Collaborate with salon owner or upper management on strategic planning and goal setting.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years in relevant experience.
• To be able to manage pressure of multi customers service requests and time management.
• Able to work irregular timing.
• To be able to read Customer needs and hair style.

Interested applicants, please send in updated resume.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be notified.

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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.