Southeast Asia & India Events Lead (Contract)

GreenLight.ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global AI organization is seeking an Events Lead in Singapore to oversee event strategy and management across Southeast Asia, particularly India. This role demands over 7 years of experience in high-profile events, with a focus on innovative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will operate in fast-paced environments, communicating with confidence and clarity, while managing senior stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, impactful experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile events across India and Southeast Asia.
• Strong network of vendors and production partners across the region.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead OpenAI’s regional event strategy and execution across India and Southeast Asia.
• Own the full event lifecycle, from concept development to on-site execution.
• Measure event performance and apply insights for continuous improvement.

Skills

Event management

Cultural fluency

Financial acumen

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

GreenLight is partnering with OpenAI, a globally recognized artificial intelligence organization, to source and recruit for this role. Our team is managing the candidate sourcing process on OpenAI’s behalf and will serve as a point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment journey.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and technology organization dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose AI benefits humanity. OpenAI is known for its pioneering work in advanced AI systems and for operating with a strong commitment to safety, responsibility, and global impact.

OpenAI’s Communications function brings together Corporate Communications, External Communications, Events, Social Media, and other outward‑facing teams. The shared ethos is to clearly and authentically communicate OpenAI’s technology, values, and long‑term vision.

The Events team at OpenAI is a highly collaborative, mission‑driven group focused on designing exceptional, one‑of‑a‑kind experiences. The team is passionate about bringing people together, amplifying diverse voices, and creating meaningful moments that reflect OpenAI’s values.

About The Role

GreenLight is recruiting a Singapore‑based Events Lead (full‑time contract) for OpenAI to oversee the strategy, management, and execution of events across India and Southeast Asia.

This role is ideal for a senior events professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments and has deep experience producing sophisticated, high‑impact events for innovative, global brands. More than 50% of this role will focus on programs in India.

The successful candidate will bring strong regional expertise, operational excellence, cultural fluency, and a passion for creating original, meaningful experiences—particularly within technology‑forward and thought leadership contexts.

This position is based in Singapore and requires regular travel throughout Asia and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead OpenAI’s regional event strategy and execution across India and Southeast Asia, delivering immersive, high‑impact experiences.
• Design and produce events that translate OpenAI’s complex, cutting‑edge AI technology into locally relevant, globally consistent programming.
• Partner closely with OpenAI’s Marketing, Sales, Product, Policy, and Communications teams to align events with strategic priorities and core narratives.
• Own the full event lifecycle, including concept development, budgeting, vendor management, logistics, and on‑site execution.
• Drive creative innovation across all OpenAI event touchpoints, ensuring experiences are bold, seamless, and differentiated.
• Build scalable systems, playbooks, and repeatable workflows to support OpenAI’s long‑term regional growth.
• Measure event performance and apply insights to continuously improve quality and impact.
• Manage high‑stakes events involving OpenAI senior executives, enterprise partners, developers, policymakers, and media.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You may be a strong fit for this role if you:

• Have 7+ years of experience leading complex, high‑profile events across India and Southeast Asia.
• Bring deep understanding of regional cultural nuances and audience expectations.
• Are energized by creating original, first‑of‑their‑kind experiences.
• Can manage multiple, concurrent projects across different business functions with confidence and clarity.
• Have experience establishing prioritization frameworks and making thoughtful trade‑offs in fast‑moving environments.
• Possess a strong network of vendors and production partners across the region.
• Demonstrate strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, procurement, and multi‑market payment and tax considerations.
• Are experienced working with senior executives and VIP stakeholders.
• Communicate with confidence, clarity, and cross‑cultural sensitivity.
• Remain grounded and decisive amid ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Bring a proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Are fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Have a strong interest in artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s global impact.