The posting
Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and globally recognized leader to serve as our
Regional Executive Director (APAC & Global Strategy)
. Based in Singapore, you will spearhead the strategic expansion of the world's leading clean transport and energy group across the Asia-Pacific region while continuing to steer international policy framework alignment.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling international non-profit or policy advocacy organizations, managing multi-million dollar global budgets, and securing landmark, world-first climate and maritime regulations. You will be responsible for building out our Singapore-based APAC hub, driving high-level corporate and state diplomacy, and leading sustainable energy transformations across global supply chains, aviation, and maritime shipping.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & APAC Hub Leadership
- Establish and scale the regional footprint of the APAC headquarters in Singapore, overseeing cross-border teams across multiple international offices.
- Orchestrate a multi-million dollar annual global budget (in excess of S$30M / €20M equivalent), ensuring meticulous financial governance, risk management, and long-term institutional sustainability.
- Drive large-scale international fundraising and institutional business development, securing high-value philanthropic partnerships and grants globally to anchor regional operations.
Global Policy, Corporate Diplomacy & Advocacy
- Spearhead regional and global strategies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility, zero-carbon shipping, and sustainable aviation fuel mandates.
- Engage in high-level corporate diplomacy, advising multinational boards (e.g., global automotive and logistics councils) to align industry targets with global decarbonization paths.
- Lead advocacy efforts for pioneering environmental regulations, including carbon pricing frameworks for maritime transit, aviation contrail mitigation, and sustainable biofuel standards.
External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary high-level external representative and media spokesperson within the APAC and global clean energy and transport landscape.
- Build robust alliances with state actors, regional regulatory bodies (such as the IMO and ASEAN committees), and global think tanks to foster collaborative legislative progress.
Job Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global environmental policy, clean energy transition, or international non-profit management.
- Track Record: Proven success as an Executive Director or C-suite equivalent, with a demonstrated history of scaling teams from double-digit units to large, multi-office global operations (over 100+ staff across international hubs).
- Policy Impact: A documented portfolio of securing historic, structural legislative changes in transport, carbon pricing, or commodity phase-outs on an international scale.
- Influence: Recognized globally as a top-tier climate policy influencer by reputable media or political ranking institutions (e.g., Politico Class of Influencers).
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capability in handling high-stakes corporate diplomacy, including holding seats on global advisory councils or corporate sustainability boards.
- Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent advanced credentials in Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, History, or a related discipline.



