Managing Director (Entertainment / F&B)

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition partners with a leading entertainment and consumer lifestyle organisation in Singapore to appoint a Senior Executive Leader to drive growth and transformation across multi-site operations.

The role requires a proven track record in senior leadership, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to engage with Chinese stakeholders; Mandarin/Cantonese fluency is highly valued as you partner with the Board and lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role with P&L oversight.
• Strong strategic planning and transformation delivery experience.
• Experience managing large, cross-functional teams across multiple venues.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including board engagement and Mandarin/Cantonese communication.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the organisation’s strategic vision, growth agenda, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead full P&L management, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and profitability.
• Oversee end-to-end operations across multiple venues and business functions.
• Identify and unlock new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Strengthen brand positioning and enhance customer engagement and experience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Partner closely with the Board and key stakeholders on governance and long-term strategy.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Mandarin/Cantonese communication

Job description

We are partnering with a leading entertainment and consumer lifestyle organisation in Singapore to appoint a Senior Executive Leader. This is a confidential hire for a high-profile role, offering the opportunity to lead a well-established, multi-site business through its next phase of growth and transformation.

The organisation operates within the entertainment sector, with a strong brand presence and a focus on delivering engaging, customer-centric experiences.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the organisation’s strategic vision, growth agenda, and transformation initiatives
• Lead full P&L management, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and profitability
• Oversee end-to-end operations across multiple venues and business functions
• Identify and unlock new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams
• Strengthen brand positioning and enhance customer engagement and experience
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team
• Partner closely with the Board and key stakeholders on governance and long-term strategy

Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role (e.g., Business Development, Managing Director, COO, Country Head, or equivalent)
• Experience within F&B preferred
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth and transformation
• Experience managing large-scale operations and cross-functional teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate evolving consumer trends and industry disruption
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including Board-level engagement and ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin/Cantonese to engage with Chinese stakeholders