Chief Corporate Development Officer

Cyberport Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberport Hong Kong is seeking a Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead corporate development, business development, corporate affairs, and strategic marketing. You will drive synergies between government bodies, global tech enterprises, startups, and the Hong Kong community to cement Hong Kong’s status as a premier ICT hub.

The role reports to the CEO and supports the Board of Directors. You will formulate the corporate development strategy, recruit high-potential tech tenants, expand

Qualifications

• High political acumen and strategic vision.
• Exceptional track record in public affairs and crisis communications.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams within large organizations in HK.
• Excellent knowledge of technology ecosystems and government funding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Formulate Cyberport’s corporate development strategy and recruit tech enterprises and tenants to strengthen HK’s ICT hub.
• Cultivate networks with tech partners, academia, and industry to accelerate growth.
• Identify and secure new commercial opportunities and funding through PPPs, sponsorships, donations, and new revenue streams.
• Support market development of emerging technology applications.
• Elevate Cyberport’s brand and drive market awareness of technologies developed by Cyberport/community companies.
• Lead marketing strategies and flagship ICT events to position Cyberport as a leading international ICT hub.
• Develop PR and community engagement programs to foster an inclusive ICT ecosystem.
• Lead corporate public affairs with the Board and executives including strategic messaging and crisis management.

Skills

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Being part of the executive management team leading three core functional pillars – Business Development, Corporate Communications & External Relations and Marketing, the Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO) will foster synergies between government bodies, global tech enterprises, startups, and the wider Hong Kong community to solidify Hong Kong’s position as a premier international Innovation & Technology Hub. This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and support the Board of Directors.

Jobs Description

• Formulate Cyberport’s overall corporate development strategy, actively recruiting high-potential technology enterprises and tech-savvy tenants from Mainland China and overseas to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global ICT hub;
• Cultivate and expand strategic networks across local and international technology, corporate, and academic partners to accelerate growth for the company, its community, and local digital entrepreneurs;
• Identify and execute new commercial opportunities and secure alternative funding through Public-Private Partnerships, commercial sponsorships, donations, and new revenue streams;
• Support the market development of emerging technology applications;
• Elevate Cyberport's brand equity locally and globally while driving market awareness of the breakthrough technologies and solutions developed by Cyberport/community companies;
• Direct comprehensive marketing strategies and world-class ICT flagship events to showcase the technology ecosystem and position the company as a leading international ICT hub player;
• Formulate integrated public relations and community engagement programs to foster a vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive ICT ecosystem;
• Lead corporate public affairs in supporting the Board Chairman and C-level executives with strategic messaging, media engagements, stakeholder relations, and high-level crisis management;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement

• High political acumen, strategic vision, strong integrity, and a passion for driving community and economic growth through technology;
• Exceptional track record in public affairs, crisis communications, media relations, and high-level stakeholder engagement (including government bureaus and industry leaders);
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams within public bodies, government-subvented organizations, statutory boards, or major technology enterprises in Hong Kong;
• Good working knowledge of emerging technology applications and the ability to support the development of this market segment;
• Deep understanding of the Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area (GBA), and global technology ecosystems, including tenancy attraction, startup incubation, and commercialization models;
• Strong grasp of government subvention frameworks, public funding mechanisms, statutory compliance, and public accountability;
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate development, business development, corporate affairs, or strategic marketing within reputable, sizable organizations in the public or private sector;
• Degree in Business Administration, Innovation & Technology, Corporate Communications, Public Policy, or a related discipline;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

The position is on a fixed-term contract, renewal depends on performance and operation needs.

Further information about the Cyberport is available at https://cyberport.hk/

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