Head of Data Center, Business Development

First Point Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group seeks an experienced Head of Data Center Business APAC to lead growth across Asia Pacific. You will define and execute regional strategy, work with global leadership, regional sales, and strategic customers to accelerate revenue in mission-critical infrastructure.

The role requires 7+ years in business development or sales leadership in data centers or related industries, a strong network with owners and investors, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams with travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in business development, sales leadership, segment management, or strategic growth in data centers or mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Strong network with data center owners, investors, consultants, engineering firms, or OEM partners.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across matrix organizations.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning complex opportunities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the APAC data center growth strategy.
• Lead and inspire a regional team focused on business development and application consulting.
• Build relationships with hyperscalers, developers, owners, engineers, and partners.
• Identify, shape, and secure high-value opportunities across the data center ecosystem.
• Collaborate with local teams across Asia Pacific to drive project success and market expansion.
• Advocate for customer needs to influence innovation, product development, and roadmaps.
• Monitor trends and competition to create growth opportunities.
• Deliver pipeline growth and revenue objectives for the region.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Strategic growth

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Head of Data Center Business, Asia Pacific

Lead the Growth of One of the World's Fastest-Growing Industries

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven leader to shape and accelerate our Data Center business across Asia Pacific. This is a high-impact regional role for someone passionate about business growth, strategic partnerships, and the future of mission-critical infrastructure.

What You'll Do

As Head of Data Center Business APAC, you will define and execute the regional growth strategy for the data center segment, working closely with global leadership, regional sales teams, strategic customers, and industry influencers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the APAC data center growth strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Lead and inspire a regional team focused on business development and application consulting.
• Build trusted relationships with hyperscalers, data center developers, owners, engineering consultants, and strategic partners.
• Identify, shape, and secure high-value opportunities across the data center ecosystem.
• Partner with local teams across Asia Pacific to drive project success and market expansion.
• Act as the regional voice of the customer, influencing innovation, product development, and solution roadmaps.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to create new growth opportunities.
• Deliver business performance, pipeline growth, and revenue objectives for the region.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Advanced business qualifications are advantageous.
• 7+ years of experience in business development, sales leadership, segment management, or strategic growth roles within data centers, mission‑critical infrastructure, HVAC, or building technologies.
• Strong network and experience working with data center owners, investors, consultants, engineering firms, or OEM partners.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across matrix organizations.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for winning complex opportunities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.
• Culturally agile with a willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%).