Chief Executive Officer

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Education Division in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will shape the education vision, drive growth, and oversee academic, operational and financial performance across pre-schools, international schools, and digital platforms.

The role requires a Master’s in Education with MBA preferred, 15+ years in education leadership, and a proven track record in expanding education businesses internationally while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education leadership or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in education management.
• Experience with international school operations.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Education Division’s short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the Group’s overall direction.
• Establish and drive the education vision, mission, curriculum direction, growth strategy and business roadmap.
• Oversee academic, operational and commercial performance to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, sustainable growth and long-term business viability.
• Lead the expansion and development of the Education portfolio, including new pre-schools, international schools, enrichment centres and digital learning platforms.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, revenue streams, strategic alliances, curriculum partnerships, education technology collaborations and international networks.
• Lead feasibility studies and strategic planning for new school establishments, including licensing, accreditation, partnerships and capital requirements. Take full accountability for the Education Division’s P&L;, including budgeting, forecasting, fee strategy, cost management, resource allocation and capital investment.
• Drive financial sustainability through effective revenue generation, funding, grants, sponsorships and alternative education-related income streams. Oversee the recruitment, development, performance management and succession planning of academic and operational leadership teams.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative and professional culture that promotes employee engagement, retention, continuous learning and development.
• Oversee daily academic, operational and administrative activities to ensure a safe, high-quality and effective learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, Ministry of Education regulations, accreditation standards, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and internal governance policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education management

P&L management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s in Education

MBA

15+ years leadership

International school ops

Job description

Chief Executive Officer

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 09/10/2026

• Lead the development and execution of the Education Division’s short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the Group’s overall direction.
  
• Establish and drive the education vision, mission, curriculum direction, growth strategy and business roadmap.
  
• Oversee academic, operational and commercial performance to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, sustainable growth and long-term business viability.
  
• Lead the expansion and development of the Education portfolio, including new pre-schools, international schools, enrichment centres and digital learning platforms.
  
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, revenue streams, strategic alliances, curriculum partnerships, education technology collaborations and international networks.
  
• Lead feasibility studies and strategic planning for new school establishments, including licensing, accreditation, partnerships and capital requirements. Take full accountability for the Education Division’s P&L;, including budgeting, forecasting, fee strategy, cost management, resource allocation and capital investment.
  
• Drive financial sustainability through effective revenue generation, funding, grants, sponsorships and alternative education-related income streams. Oversee the recruitment, development, performance management and succession planning of academic and operational leadership teams.
  
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative and professional culture that promotes employee engagement, retention, continuous learning and development.
  
• Oversee daily academic, operational and administrative activities to ensure a safe, high-quality and effective learning environment.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, Ministry of Education regulations, accreditation standards, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and internal governance policies.
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education leadership, Business Administration or a related discipline; MBA is highly
  preferred.
  
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in education management, preferably with exposure
  to international school operations.
  
• Proven track record in education business expansion, school establishment and full P&L; management.
  
• Experience in setting up or managing pre-schools and/or international schools will be an added advantage.
  
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess academic, operational and
  financial performance.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and
  influence Board members, regulators, education partners and community stakeholders.
  
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound business judgement.