Overview In this role you will lead the Forum's engagement with Asia Pacific’s top companies, shaping partnership strategy and driving commercial growth. You will manage a regional team, build high-value relationships with senior executives, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to deliver a compelling value proposition. The focus is on expanding partnerships, navigating geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, and aligning regional activities with the Forum’s strategic priorities. This position offers a chance to influence the Forum’s agenda in Asia Pacific and contribute to its long-term impact. Verantwortungsbereiche Define and execute the regional partnership strategy and growth plan for Asia Pacific Lead a high-performing regional team with KPIs for partner acquisition, retention and portfolio expansion Cultivate trusted relationships with CEOs, Chairs and other senior executives as strategic advisor Drive business development by building a robust pipeline and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships Oversee partner portfolio health with proactive risk management and growth strategies Coordinate with Heads of Industry, Heads of Centres, and other senior colleagues to align engagement efforts Shape the Forum's strategic narrative on Asia Pacific in collaboration with internal stakeholders Oversee regional planning, portfolio performance and resource allocation with governance and cross-functional coordination Zentrale Anforderungen Advanced degree and 15+ years in business development, strategic engagement or stakeholder management Proven success with senior executives and translating priorities into tailored engagement strategies Strong track record in business development, with ability to identify and convert opportunities Demonstrated leadership and people management in a collaborative, results-oriented style Excellent cross-sectoral and cross-cultural communication and influencing skills Strong strategic, operational and financial acumen including budget management and resource allocation Comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment; willing to travel up to 40% Cross-cultural communication Strategic influence Collaborative leadership Relationship building with senior executives Budget management Portfolio management
Head of Business Engagement, Asia Pacific in Geneva Arbeitgeber: World Economic Forum
Das Weltwirtschaftsforum in Genf ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und integrative Arbeitskultur fördert. Mit einem starken Fokus auf persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung bietet das Unternehmen seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden globalen Initiativen teilzunehmen und sich in einem internationalen Umfeld weiterzubilden. Die einzigartige Lage in Genf ermöglicht zudem den Austausch mit führenden Köpfen aus verschiedenen Branchen und Kulturen, was die Arbeit hier besonders bereichernd macht.
