Managing Director

Job Description : MD APAC OUT OF MALAYSIA A leading international manufacturer of electrical machinery is seeking a Managing Director, APAC. In this job, you will lead the business for APAC markets based in Malaysia. Reporting to the Group CEO, you will be responsible for leading, controlling and overseeing all business operations, people and ventures. You will be the highest ranking manager in the business unit organisation in APAC and responsible for the overall success of the business. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders Provide strategic advice to the Group CEO so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities Prepare the annual budgets. Actively oversee the company’s financial performance and full P/L responsibility Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance Prepare and submit periodical reports on time to HQ Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth The successful Managing Director, APAC should be a strategist and commercial lead to steer the company in a profitable direction. Ideally, you should have prior experience in a leadership management role within a sales organisation in the mechanical or industrial equipment sector. Proven experience as Managing Director/General Manager Demonstrated experience in developing strategic and business plans Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance Familiarity with Asia Pacific market in Power Generation, Hydro Power, Marine, Oil and Gas, Co-generation, and general industries would be an advantage Excellent organisational and leadership skills Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities BSc/BEng in engineering or a relevant field; MBA is an advantage

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