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Regional Commercial Director - ASEAN (Adv. Manufacturing)

Johor, Malaysia Permanent View Job Description
The Regional Director for Asia serves as the principal representative and strategic partner in the region, combining hands‑on operational oversight with high‑level strategic and external engagement responsibilities. The role ensures leadership continuity, organizational alignment, and effective representation with government authorities, key partners, and senior stakeholders across multiple Asian markets.
  • Strategic leadership role in regional level
  • Lead and contribute in a high‑growth advanced manufacturing business

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational industrial solutions company operating in advanced manufacturing, supporting high‑value, complex, and highly regulated industries. With a growing footprint across Asia, the organization is entering a phase of accelerated regional expansion and structural strengthening, requiring senior leadership to support scale, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

Leadership & Regional Management

  • Act as Regional Director, providing leadership support and serving as an extension of the leaders across the Asian region.
  • Oversee day‑to‑day regional operations, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local implementation.



Strategy & Execution

  • Drive the implementation of regional strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and key projects.
  • Partner closely with senior regional leaders to translate strategy into effective operational outcomes.
  • Identify, assess, and advise on regional risks, opportunities, and growth priorities.



External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Represent the organization with local authorities, government agencies, regulators, and industry bodies.
  • Build and maintain high‑trust relationships with key external stakeholders to support business continuity, compliance, and expansion.
  • Act as a senior ambassador for the organization, demonstrating credibility, authority, and cultural sensitivity.



Governance & Coordination

  • Support strong governance, compliance, and organizational discipline across countries.
  • Coordinate with regional and global leadership teams to ensure objectives, standards, and expectations are consistently met.

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles within an international environment.
  • Strong understanding of Asian and European business practices, regulatory environments and cultural dynamics.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to represent the organization with credibility and authority towards external parties.
  • Strategic mindset with operational execution capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • A senior, high‑visibility regional leadership role with clear long‑term progression potential.
  • Competitive, locally aligned compensation package



Contact
Rahma Dwiherawati
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001733

Job summary

Function
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Subsector
CEO – Chief Executive Officer Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Johor
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rahma Dwiherawati
Job reference
JN-042026-7001733

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