HEAD OF HUB APAC

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international logistics company in Marseille is seeking a Head of Hub APAC to build a local team and drive partnerships. You will be responsible for leading initiatives that foster innovation in the startup ecosystem and managing relationships with corporate partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in the supply chain or maritime sectors and a strong network in the APAC startup landscape. The role focuses on collaboration and development to support the company’s growth in the region.

Responsabilités

• Build and lead the local team (internal and/or external)
• Drive the subsidiary’s key performance indicators and ensure team growth
• Support cross-functional initiatives to accelerate innovation
• Organize meetups and local events to reinforce connections

Connaissances

Robust supply chain and tech network within the APAC startup ecosystem

Experience working in a startup

Experience within the supply chain or maritime sectors

Description du poste

HEAD OF HUB APAC

Location: Marseille, FR

Initiated in 2018 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman & CEO of the CMA CGM Group, ZEBOX is an international innovation accelerator expert in the fields of maritime industry, logistics & media.

Its mission is to connect the world’s best innovations with the CMA CGM Group and its partners across three key areas: environmental impact, technological competitiveness, employee well-being and safety at work.

Operating in 6 regions, ZEBOX is now supported by 15+ international companies such as PSA Venture, CEVA Logistics, Transdev and Port of Liberty.

YOUR MISSION

Management

• Build and lead the local team (internal and/or external)
• Drive the subsidiary’s key performance indicators and ensure the growth and development of a talented team.
• Collaborate with ZEBOX hubs globally, supporting cross-functional initiatives to accelerate innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Foster a vibrant startup & partner community by organizing recurring meetups and local events that reinforce connections and amplify ZEBOX’s local impact.

Strategic Partnerships

• Support the business development of ZEBOX by creating an accurate local pipe, and securing new partnerships for the Hub (incl. to work closely with ZEBOX and CMA CGM leadership)
• Help redefining ZEBOX’s corporate offerings to reflect current market needs and conditions.
• Manage high-level corporate partner relationships to ensure delivery, client satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to corporate partners, identifying critical pain points through strategic stakeholder engagements and guide them in developing business cases for implementing new technologies.
• Build partnerships with local experts and mentors, incubators and accelerators, investors, government agencies, universities, technology providers, and key industry players to expand ZEBOX’s ecosystem and enhance the value of services offered to startups.
• Produce content to inform our partners of emerging trends and cutting-edge technologies impacting their industries.

Startups

• Lead the strategy for identifying and securing high-potential startups that address the evolving needs of corporate partners, positioning ZEBOX as a key player in startup innovation.
• Mentor startups during and after the program, managing the portfolio to support business growth and fundraising efforts.
• Identify and introduce high-impact startups to ZEBOX Ventures & other partners investors, driving strategic investments that align with ZEBOX’s innovation objectives.

PERFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Robust supply chain and tech network within the APAC startup ecosystem.
• Experience working in a startup.
• Experience within the supply chain or maritime sectors.