APAC Corporate Strategy Lead

Knauf; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf in Malaysia invites applications for the Manager, Corporate Strategy, APAC. You will shape and execute regional and country strategies, build business cases for investments, and support mergers and acquisitions while improving supply networks and operations.

You will partner across cultures, lead high-impact strategic projects, and work independently on diverse topics, driving sustainable value for Knauf while engaging regional leadership with clear, data-driven communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, commerce, economics or engineering.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strategy consulting experience with financial modelling and executive communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good judgement.
• Independent worker who can drive critical workstreams with limited guidance.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods and project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional strategy projects driving transformational growth.
• Collaborate with BUs on country/BU strategies to increase value and profitability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Analyze data to create market and competitive insights.
• Prepare high-quality presentations for regional leadership.
• Engage stakeholders and report progress to the executive team.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Executive communication

Independence

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, commerce, economics or engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Knauf in Malaysia invites applications for the Manager, Corporate Strategy, APAC. You will shape and execute regional and country strategies, build business cases for investments, and support mergers and acquisitions while improving supply networks and operations.

You will partner across cultures, lead high-impact strategic projects, and work independently on diverse topics, driving sustainable value for Knauf while engaging regional leadership with clear, data-driven communication.