Director, Corporate Strategy

KORUHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber seeks a strategic leader based in Singapore to drive Asia growth, shape organic and inorganic expansion, and expand into Food & Beverage and FMCG sectors. Reporting to the EVP Group Strategy, M&A and Venture Capital, this role is an individual contributor with regular APAC travel.

You will partner with the M&A and CVC teams, manage strategy projects, and coordinate market/competitor analyses to identify and enable growth initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences; MBA or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy to grow Körber's business in Asia, organically and through acquisitions.
• Support the Technologies business in its current core business and new global ventures.
• Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at corporate or business-area level, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate Group-wide strategy processes with market/competitive analyses to identify growth initiatives.
• Partner with M&A on defining search fields, building target shortlists, analyzing business plans, and post-merger value creation.
• Support Corporate Venture Capital activities, including leading CVC projects.
• Prepare decision materials for the Executive Board.
• Build networks across Singapore, APAC, and Group HQ.

Skills

Strategy development

M&A

Management consulting

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluent

Mandarin or Asian language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences

MBA

PhD

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Role

Based in Singapore, you will drive the strategic development of Körber's businesses in Asia, with a mandate to significantly grow the region's share of Group revenue. You will shape both organic and inorganic growth, including expansion into sectors such as Food & Beverage and FMCG. Reporting to the EVP Group Strategy, M&A and Venture Capital, this is an individual contributor role with regular travel across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy to grow Körber's business in Asia, organically and through acquisitions
• Support the Technologies business, both in its current core business and in building new businesses globally
• Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at corporate or business-area level, working in interdisciplinary teams
• Manage and coordinate key elements of the Group-wide strategy process, including market and competitor analyses to identify and enable growth initiatives
• Partner with the M&A team on:Defining strategic search fieldsBuilding long- and shortlists of targets based on strategic fit. Analysing business plansDeveloping value creation and post-merger integration plans, including PMO support
• Support Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, including leading CVC projects
• Prepare decision-making materials for the Executive Board
• Build networks within the company and the industry, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore, across the region and at Group headquarters

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences with strong technical ability; an MBA or PhD and international experience are preferred
• At least 6 years of experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or in Corporate Strategy or Corporate Development within an international industrial group
• Proven track record of delivering strategy projects in organic and inorganic growth and product portfolio expansion
• B2B experience in manufacturing technologies, automation or process optimisation; knowledge of mechanical engineering and software is an advantage
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, combined with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to senior audiences, including the Board
• Structured and self‑driven, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities while keeping the big picture in view
• Excellent command of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language is required, as the role involves engaging directly with business units, customers, partners and acquisition targets across Asian markets
• German is an advantage