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Managing Director, SEA (Retail)
Our client is a well-established retail brand seeking a commercially driven and transformational Group Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth.
The Group Managing Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the business across multiple markets and brands. This executive will oversee a broad organisation spanning Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other corporate functions, while driving the next phase of transformation and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the long-term vision and growth strategy for the group.
- Lead a portfolio of brands across multiple markets, ensuring alignment between local execution and overall business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for market expansion, business diversification, partnerships, and acquisition-led growth where relevant.
- Shape and drive the organisation's transformation agenda to strengthen competitiveness and future readiness.
Business Performance
- Own full regional P&L accountability across brands and markets.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share expansion, and operational excellence.
- Balance short-term execution with long-term value creation.
- Establish clear business priorities and performance metrics across the organisation.
- Proven experience as a Group Managing Director, Regional Managing Director, CEO, President, Group General Manager, or equivalent leadership position.
- Significant experience leading a multi-brand consumer business across Southeast Asia.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale organisations with multiple functions and senior leadership teams.
- Strong track record of delivering transformation, business turnaround, integration, or accelerated growth
- Strong financial acumen with ownership of sizeable P&Ls
- Fluency in English and any Asian language
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Sales
Focus: Sales Management & Operations
Industry: Retail
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Executive
Location: Central and Western District
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 46KV2O-055E35C5
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Consultant: Eleanor Chan
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