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AD Ports Group is seeking a Business Development Director to drive strategic growth in their Maritime, Ports, and Logistics business across Asia, with a focus on Southeast Asia and China. The role involves market intelligence, forging partnerships, and leading business development strategies. This is an opportunity to influence the company's international expansion and establish significant market presence.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic, commercially astute, and visionary leader to shape the future of our international business as Business Development Director to drive strategic growth and expand our Maritime, Ports, and Logistics business across Asia, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia and China. You will lead market intelligence efforts, forge high-value partnerships, and position end-to-end solutions across the full international project lifecycle. Your ability to uncover opportunities, influence stakeholders, and deliver tangible results will be key to shaping the future of our international business. This is a unique opportunity to lead and expand our international footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving regions.
If you are passionate about unlocking market potential, creating long-term value, and steering business strategy at the highest levels, we invite you to be part of our journey and make a lasting impact on the future of our organization.
About the International Office
Delivering global ambitions of the UAE’s leadership, the ADPG senior management envisioned the creation of international offices. The International Office is a business unit of AD Ports Group (ADPG) to accelerate its expansion globally, supporting the growth synergy and focuses on developing projects that support the five pillars of ADPG, the 5 business clusters namely Ports, Maritime, Logistics, Digital and ECFZ. Beginning with exploring growth opportunities, ensuring due diligence, and developing project opportunities that triggers growth patterns for all clusters and thus ensuring a balanced growth structure for the whole company and the wider economy of this country. International Office is currently spreads in 3 main geographical regions – Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia. ADPG now has presence in almost 40 plus countries. Some well-established operations, some developing projects and some markets are just opening. International Office (IO) acts as the Central bolt connecting these 5 clusters, bringing them together for projects that benefit the overall growth of trade and industry in these regions.
Job Purpose
Responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, developing and implementing strategies, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders within the maritime, ports and logistics space.
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