Executive Director

OCTAVE GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 400,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTAVE GLOBAL PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Regional Executive Director (APAC & Global Strategy) to drive strategic expansion across Asia-Pacific while aligning international climate and maritime policy frameworks.

The ideal candidate will lead, scale, and govern a multi-office global operation, secure landmark partnerships, and steer high-level diplomacy with state and corporate actors in pursuit of zero-emission mobility and sustainable energy mandates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global environmental policy, clean energy transition, or international non-profit management.
• Proven track record as an Executive Director or C-suite equivalent with multi-office global operations.
• Documented portfolio of securing legislative changes in transport, carbon pricing, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale the APAC hub in Singapore, overseeing cross-border teams.
• Manage multi-million dollar global budget with governance and risk controls.
• Lead international fundraising and partnerships to anchor regional operations.
• Drive strategies for decarbonization across transport, shipping, and aviation sectors.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global environmental policy

Stakeholder management

Fundraising

Policy influence

Strategic planning

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and globally recognized leader to serve as our Regional Executive Director (APAC & Global Strategy). Based in Singapore, you will spearhead the strategic expansion of the world's leading clean transport and energy group across the Asia-Pacific region while continuing to steer international policy framework alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling international non-profit or policy advocacy organizations, managing multi-million dollar global budgets, and securing landmark, world-first climate and maritime regulations. You will be responsible for building out our Singapore-based APAC hub, driving high-level corporate and state diplomacy, and leading sustainable energy transformations across global supply chains, aviation, and maritime shipping.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & APAC Hub Leadership Establish and scale the regional footprint of the APAC headquarters in Singapore, overseeing cross-border teams across multiple international offices.
• Orchestrate a multi-million dollar annual global budget (in excess of S$30M / €20M equivalent), ensuring meticulous financial governance, risk management, and long-term institutional sustainability.
• Drive large-scale international fundraising and institutional business development, securing high-value philanthropic partnerships and grants globally to anchor regional operations.
• Global Policy, Corporate Diplomacy & Advocacy Spearhead regional and global strategies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility, zero-carbon shipping, and sustainable aviation fuel mandates.
• Engage in high-level corporate diplomacy, advising multinational boards (e.g., global automotive and logistics councils) to align industry targets with global decarbonization paths.
• Lead advocacy efforts for pioneering environmental regulations, including carbon pricing frameworks for maritime transit, aviation contrail mitigation, and sustainable biofuel standards.
• External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary high-level external representative and media spokesperson within the APAC and global clean energy and transport landscape.
• Build robust alliances with state actors, regional regulatory bodies (such as the IMO and ASEAN committees), and global think tanks to foster collaborative legislative progress.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 12-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global environmental policy, clean energy transition, or international non-profit management.
• Track Record: Proven success as an Executive Director or C-suite equivalent, with a demonstrated history of scaling teams from double-digit units to large, multi-office global operations (over 100+ staff across international hubs).
• Policy Impact: A documented portfolio of securing historic, structural legislative changes in transport, carbon pricing, or commodity phase-outs on an international scale.
• Influence: Recognized globally as a top-tier climate policy influencer by reputable media or political ranking institutions (e.g., Politico Class of Influencers).
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capability in handling high-stakes corporate diplomacy, including holding seats on global advisory councils or corporate sustainability boards.
• Education: Master's Degree or equivalent advanced credentials in Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, History, or a related discipline.