Chief Executive Officer

sigma platform pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

sigma platform pte. ltd. is seeking an executive leader to steer strategic growth, governance, and international business development from Singapore.

The role focuses on expanding revenue, profitability, and market reach while building strong stakeholder relationships across global markets. The ideal candidate will have 14–15 years in senior leadership or CEO roles, with proven success in strategic planning, financial governance, and cross-border partnerships, including engagement with Chinese

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 14–15 years of senior management or CEO-level experience.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and org development.
• Strong experience in international business development and cross-border partnerships.
• Experience working with Chinese partners, clients, or stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Excellent English communication; business Mandarin proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's business strategies and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the organisation toward revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and markets locally and internationally.
• Oversee daily operations, performance, and organisational efficiency.
• Establish KPIs, governance, and management reporting systems.
• Manage budgets, financial planning, cash flow, and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with international clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-border commercial negotiations and cross-cultural engagement.
• Provide executive leadership to department heads and drive a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

International business development

Cross-border negotiations

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

English communication

Mandarin Chinese proficiency

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Business Development

• Develop and implement the company's business strategies, long-term objectives, and growth plans.
• Lead the organisation towards sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential markets locally and internationally.

Overall Business Operations

• Oversee the company's daily operations, business performance, and organisational efficiency.
• Establish operational policies, performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting systems.
• Ensure business activities are aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

Financial and Commercial Management

• Manage budgets, financial planning, cash flow, revenue targets, and cost-control initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and implement measures to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with finance and management teams to ensure sound financial governance.

International Business and Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with international clients, business partners, investors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with stakeholders and business counterparts in China and other international markets.
• Lead cross-border business discussions, commercial negotiations, and strategic partnership development.

Leadership and Team Management

• Provide executive leadership and direction to department heads and senior management teams.
• Build a high-performance organisational culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Oversee talent development, succession planning, recruitment, and employee performance management.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Economics, ora related discipline.
• A minimum of 14–15years of relevant professional experience, with substantial experience in senior management, executive leadership, or CEO-level positions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading business operations, strategic planning, financial management, and organisational development.
• A proven track record of achieving business growth, improving profitability, and managing organisational performance.
• Strong experience in international business development, strategic partnerships, and cross-border stakeholder management.
• Experience working with Chinese business partners, clients, investors, suppliers, or other stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance, financial controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• English: Excellent command of spoken and written English for international business communication, executive presentations, negotiations, and corporate reporting.
• Chinese: Business-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, including speaking, reading, and writing, to communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and business counterparts in China.
• Ability to conduct meetings, negotiate commercial agreements, deliver presentations, and build professional relationships in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Ability to bridge cultural and communication differences between Chinese-speaking stakeholders and international business partners.