Executive Director - Jakarta Based

Michael Page; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chamber of commerce in Indonesia seeks a seasoned Executive Director to navigate government relations and strengthen key partnerships. This high-impact role emphasizes stakeholder management and strategic initiatives for sustainable growth. Candidates with over 15 years of senior leadership experience and strong ties to the Indonesian landscape are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of working experience in senior leadership roles.
• Familiarity with the Indonesian market and government relations.
• Experience in trade organizations or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the chamber of commerce with multiple stakeholder management.
• Introduce strategic initiatives to support members' interests.
• Promote fair market access and represent business objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Influencing

Education

Top university degree

MBA or PhD

Job description

• Rare opportunity
• Distinguished leadership role

About Our Client

One of our key partners is looking to bring on board a seasoned Executive Director to lead the chamber of commerce. This unique role requires an individual who is able to navigate government relations, and working closely with the relevant embassy in Jakarta.

Job Description

Reporting to the board members, this role is responsible to strengthen key partnerships, maximising organizational impact and promoting the brand in Indonesia. Other responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple stakeholders in order to drive the chamber's mission.
• Introducing strategic initiatives that will support the member's interests and sustainable growth.
• Promoting fair market access and representing member's business objectives.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with industry stakeholders, governmental bodies, other trade associations in order to foster impactful alliances.
• Providing support for member businesses, including advocacy, networking and educational resources.
• Building strategic partnerships between Indonesians and the respective governments.
• Overseeing and organizing events in order to increase the visibility of the chamber of commerce.
• Engaging, and maintaining excellent relationship with leaders, boards, and committees.
• Leading and securing sustainable funding through strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

This role wil be based in Jakarta, and ideally, the candidate has familiarity with the Indonesian landscape, and close ties with the respective country. Other qualifications include:

• At least 15 years of working experience, with proven senior leadership experience.
• Top university degree, ideally from international universities. Master / MBA or PHD is welcome to apply.
• Industry preference: other trade organisations, chamber, or professional services.
• Prior working experience in government relations, or roles that are exposed to governments.
• Excellent stakeholders management, and ability to navigate complex stakeholders relationships.
• Influencing, negotiation and high-level decision making.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to be represent the chamber through multiple events (high-level forums, public speaking events).

What's on Offer

Besides being part of the prestigious chamber, you will have the opportunity to create a legacy on both Indonesia and the relevant country.