VP, Insights (APAC)

Ignite Talent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insights consultancy in Singapore is seeking a senior leader to drive growth and strategy in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in insights, market research, or analytics, and a proven track record in managing blue-chip clients. Responsibilities include developing senior client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading a high-performing team. This role requires a hands-on approach and an entrepreneurial mindset, as you'll be a key face of the business in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in insights, market research, or analytics.
• Strong track record of managing blue chip multinational clients.
• Experience leading teams in APAC markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth plan aligned with global strategy.
• Find new opportunities and partnerships.
• Win new clients and grow long-term relationships.
• Ensure strong, insight-led work for clients.
• Act as a senior partner to key clients.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client relationship management

Market research expertise

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cultural awareness

Job description

We’re working with a growing insights and analytics consultancy that’s looking for a senior leader to be based in Singapore. Our client helps brands make smarter decisions by blending human insight, data and technology, and they are trusted by big names across a range of industries.

This role is for someone who really knows the APAC region and comes from an insights, market research, or analytics background. You’ll be responsible for growing the business, developing senior client relationships and shaping the team.

This role is a mix of big-picture thinking and getting stuck in. If you enjoy building things, winning work, and leading people (often all in the same day), this one’s worth a look!

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning and driving growth plan, aligned with the global strategy
• Finding new opportunities, partnerships, and ways to grow revenue
• Winning new clients and growing long-term relationships
• Making sure clients get consistently strong, insight-led work
• Acting as a trusted senior partner to key clients
• Being the senior face of the business in the region
• Keeping an eye on market trends and competitors to stay ahead
• Hiring, leading, and developing a high-performing team

What we’re looking for (all essential requirements)

• Senior leadership experience in insights, market research, analytics (or related industries)
• A strong track record of winning and growing blue chip, multinational clients (FMCG experience is essential)
• Experience leading teams across APAC markets
• Commercially minded with a strategic outlook
• Comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial and hands on
• Culturally aware and experienced working across diverse markets

To apply, please send a copy of your CV via LinkedIn Application.