About Our Client
Our client is a diversified, multi‑country operating platform with a strong balance sheet and a track record of disciplined growth over the last decade. The group manages a mix of mature assets and new‑build programs, operating through a lean corporate center and empowered country businesses.
Job Description
1) Strategy Execution & Portfolio Design
* Translate board and CEO direction into a multi‑year operating plan with clear priorities, balancing near‑term reliability with long‑term scalability.
* Shape the portfolio composition and capital agenda-prioritise high‑return investments and sequence initiatives to ensure ROIC consistently exceeds WACC.
* Set enterprise performance targets (financial, operational, risk, sustainability), cascade KPIs, and run a quarterly review cadence with transparent course‑corrections.
2) Operational Excellence & Asset Performance
* Establish a standard operating model across regions for maintenance, reliability, throughput, and cost-supported by shared services and centres of excellence.
* Drive margin expansion and unit‑cost reduction via demand/supply planning, productivity, lean methods, and vendor strategy; ensure consistent uptime and quality.
* Institutionalise HSE leadership and compliance with local and international standards; ensure leading indicators, audits, and corrective actions are embedded.
3) Growth via Transactions & Integration
* Build and maintain a pipeline of inorganic opportunities; lead diligence (commercial/technical/ESG), valuation, and executive approval processes.
* Own post‑merger integration: operating blueprint, 90‑/180‑/365‑day value capture, synergy tracking, culture integration, and leadership appointments.
* Execute capital recycling options (e.g., joint ventures, minority sell‑downs, platform partnerships) to optimise leverage, accelerate growth, and rebalance risk.
4) Capital Projects & New Development (Greenfield & Expansion)
* Govern the end‑to‑end project lifecycle: feasibility, master planning, permitting/approvals, contracting strategy (EPC/EPCM or modular variants), commissioning, and handover.
* Install gated approvals and risk/contingency frameworks; enforce schedule discipline and budget integrity; ensure assets reach design performance on ramp‑up.
* Embed best‑practice governance for contract management, change control, and claims prevention; maintain transparent reporting to ExCom/Board.
5) Government, Regulators & Ecosystem Engagement
* Cultivate trusted relationships with relevant public bodies, state‑linked enterprises, and industry associations in policy‑driven markets.
* Align major programs with national and regional development agendas; monitor regulatory shifts and advocate for stable, pro‑investment operating conditions.
* Safeguard the company's license to operate through proactive compliance and reputation management.
6) Capital Stewardship & Enterprise Risk
* Partner with the CFO on funding strategy and leverage; calibrate the portfolio's mix of long‑term contracts vs. merchant/variable exposures.
* Oversee risk frameworks covering macro (FX, commodities), regulatory, construction, counterparty, and operational risks; ensure controls and hedging are fit‑for‑purpose.
* Lead portfolio review cycles to retire, repurpose, or divest under‑performing assets and redeploy capital to higher‑return opportunities.
7) Leadership, Talent & Culture
* Build a high‑performing, multicultural leadership bench; drive succession plans for mission‑critical roles and scale managerial capability at pace.
* Champion an inclusive, performance‑and‑safety‑first culture; set expectations for accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.
* Sponsor capability programs (technical, HSE, project delivery, commercial acumen) and structured coaching across the region.
8) Digital, Data & Performance Management
* Deploy real‑time performance dashboards and analytics to track asset health, project milestones, spend, and ROI; democratise insights for faster decisions.
* Introduce predictive maintenance, advanced planning tools, and portfolio scenario modelling to enable proactive management of bottlenecks and risk.
The Successful Applicant
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required; MBA/Finance or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
* 20+ years of progressive leadership in complex, asset‑intensive or multi‑site operations, including multi‑country P&L accountability.
* Demonstrated success running large CAPEX programs and operating portfolios across at least two to three Asian markets; global exposure a plus.
* Material M&A experience from origination through integration with a multi‑billion cumulative deal track record; proven synergy realisation and return uplift.
* Depth in both brownfield optimisation (availability, efficiency, cost leadership) and greenfield oversight (development governance, contracting, commissioning).
* Strong financial and risk acumen: capital allocation, project finance constructs, exposure management, and portfolio economics.
* Experienced interlocutor with government/regulators; adept at navigating policy environments and aligning to national development priorities.
* Willingness to travel frequently across Asia and other regions to oversee operations, projects, integrations, and stakeholder engagements.