Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Asia / Country Manager (Singapore)

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime services organization in Singapore is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Asia, also serving as Country Manager for Singapore. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with at least 8 years of maritime industry experience and a strong track record in P&L management. The CCO will be responsible for defining the commercial strategy across APAC, driving growth, and ensuring financial performance. Candidates should have expertise in operational excellence and a robust network within the maritime sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in maritime, offshore, or technical services.
• Proven record of managing P&L and delivering commercial results.
• Strong networking and reputation in the APAC maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute commercial and growth strategy across APAC.
• Lead revenue generation and identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee P&L accountability, ensuring financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and uphold operational standards.

Skills

Leadership in maritime industry

P&L management

Commercial strategy development

Business development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a maritime technical/engineering discipline

MBA or relevant business graduate degree

Job description

We are partnering with a global maritime services organization to appoint a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Asia, who will also serve as Country Manager for Singapore. This pivotal leadership role will steer the commercial strategy across the Asia-Pacific region and oversee full P&L management for the company’s Singapore operations.

This position is ideal for a dynamic and strategic commercial leader with deep maritime industry experience and a passion for driving growth, operational excellence, and regional expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Commercial Leadership (CCO Asia)

• Define and execute the commercial and growth strategy across APAC.
• Lead the regional revenue agenda by identifying new business opportunities, key market segments, and potential partnership or acquisition targets.
• Serve as the regional voice on the Global Management Team, translating global strategy into actionable regional initiatives.

Singapore Business Leadership (Country Manager)

• Hold full P&L accountability for the Singapore entity, ensuring strong financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead the sales, customer success, and commercial execution activities to deliver profitable growth.
• Oversee critical operational functions including procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and efficient supply chain execution.
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory and certification requirements and uphold best-in-class operational standards.
• Build and nurture a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Candidate Profile

Background & Experience

• At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience within the maritime, offshore, or technical services sector.
• Proven record of P&L ownership and successful delivery of commercial results.
• Strong network and reputation within the APAC maritime ecosystem.
• Demonstrated expertise in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) activities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a maritime technical/engineering discipline is required.
• MBA or relevant business graduate degree is highly advantageous.