Head of Communications, Asia-Pacific

Head of Communications, Asia-Pacific (ex-China)

Singapore-Based

Competitive Package

• Lead strategic communications across key Asia-Pacific markets
• Drive media engagement, thought leadership, and brand positioning
• High-profile role in a globally influential organisation

Our client is a globally recognised industry association dedicated to advancing awareness, shaping policy, and delivering market insights for a vital and strategic asset. With a presence across the US, UK, India, China, and the Asia-Pacific region, they provide expert insights, policy leadership, and strategic engagement to a diverse range of stakeholders. They are seeking an experienced communications professional to lead their Asia-Pacific (ex-China) strategy, with a focus on Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all communications efforts in the Asia-Pacific (ex-China) region, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
• Manage media relations and act as a key liaison with tier-one business and investment media.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
• Lead a high-impact spokesperson programme, supporting executives in positioning the organisation as an industry authority.
• Collaborate with the global marketing and communications team to localise global initiatives effectively.
• Drive thought leadership by amplifying proprietary research and insights to key audiences.
• Engage with investors, institutions, and industry stakeholders to promote the organisation’s initiatives.
• Oversee content development for social media and digital platforms, ensuring regional relevance and impact.
• Support executive communications and CEO profiling in the region.
• Measure and evaluate communications impact, using data-driven insights to refine strategies.

You Should Bring:

• Significant (10 to 15 years) experience in communications, with a strong background in financial services.
• Proven track record in media relations, with established relationships in tier-one financial and business media.
• Expertise in developing multi-channel communications strategies, including social media and digital amplification.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with an ability to translate insights into compelling narratives.
• Experience working in international and multi-cultural business environments.
• Confident spokesperson coaching ability, with experience advising senior leaders.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to measure and enhance communications effectiveness.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a passion for delivering impactful results.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a highly influential global organisation, driving impactful communications across some of the world's most dynamic markets.