Director - Strategy & Partnerships (80030)

Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) is seeking a Director to drive ASLI’s strategic growth, partnerships, and business development initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Training and Development (T&D)

• Lead and expand ASLI’s T&D team, focusing on the LEADERISE brand.
• Conduct market research and training needs analysis to ensure offerings meet industry demands.
• Design, develop, and curate high-impact training programs for local and global stakeholders.
• Oversee curriculum development, micro-credentials, and regulatory compliance (MQA, HRD, etc.).
• Manage internal and external training partners, speakers, and faculty.
• Ensure effective sales, marketing, and business development of training programs.
• End-to-end execution of ASLI T&D programmes – curriculum, logistics, trainers, participants, feedback, certification etc.

2. Strategic Growth, Partnerships & Business Development

• Leverage the Sunway ecosystem for collaboration and business opportunities.
• Develop and execute a 3 to 5 year strategic roadmap for ASLI’s T&D expansion.
• Identify and establish new revenue streams, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and sales pipeline management.
• Ensure ASLI remains at the forefront of leadership training and policy influence.
• Establish and manage partnerships with governments, government-linked companies (GLC), multinational corporations (MNC), and international institutions.
• Expand ASLI’s influence in regional and global leadership networks.

3. General Duties

• Represent ASLI in media, conferences, and high-level policy discussions.
• Strengthen ASLI’s brand by driving publications, insights, and strategic communications.
• Align ASLI’s initiatives with Sustainability, ESG, and SDG goals.
• Ensure compliance with governance, ethics, and regulatory frameworks.
• Safeguard ASLI’s intellectual property, brand, and data confidentiality.
• Develop and execute risk management strategies for business continuity.
• Provide support to ASLI CEO and Team.

REQUIREMENTS/ PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in strategic leadership, partnership management, business development, training & development, and revenue generation.
• Deep understanding of leadership training, policy engagement, and corporate learning trends.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive impactful outcomes.
• Strong public speaking, media engagement, and thought leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of digital learning technologies, AI-driven education, and innovative training methods is an added advantage.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants for this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.