Managing Director

As the senior-most executive, you will lead our organisation towards the next phase of growth and success. As the MD, you will be responsible for shaping the company’s strategy, overseeing daily operations, managing key relationships, and ensuring the achievement of financial and organisational goals.

Objectives Of The Role

• Defining and driving the company’s strategy aligns with its long-term vision and short-term objectives.
• Overseeing the overall business operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, scalability, and productivity across all departments.
• Managing senior leadership and departmental heads to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Leading the company's financial management, including optimal resource allocation, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Setting performance targets and ensuring their achievement through effective delegation and oversight.
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing leadership team to drive operational excellence.

• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the firm.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal, business, and ethical standards across all operations.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of senior management.
• Make critical decisions on resource allocation, strategic planning, and operational improvements.
• Manage crises and make critical decisions to navigate the company through challenges.
• Drive company culture and ensure alignment between values, mission, and day-to-day operations.
• Monitor industry trends and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in senior leadership roles, ideally as a general manager or in a similar capacity in a Japanese corporate environment.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects with a focus on business expansion and entering new markets.
• Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of company operations and financial management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business development, and organisational management.
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to handle complex challenges and responsibilities.
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to manage budgets and drive profitability.
• A track record of successful organisational growth and profitability.
• Preferred skills and qualifications
• Background in industries such as finance, technology, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in crisis and change management and organisational development.
• Familiarity with data analytics, business intelligence, and digital transformation trends.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Business Supplies & Equipment