Regional Director – GRI ASEAN

• Set and lead GRI’s strategy across ASEAN, translating global priorities into country strategies, implementation plans and measurable goals
• Own the regional portfolio and prioritize countries, markets and opportunities
• Drive measurable growth in uptake and meaningful use of the GRI Standards
• Develop and execute a commercially viable regional business model
• Identify and convert earned-revenue opportunities through GRI Community, GRI Academy, services, training and partnerships
• Build and manage a diversified pipeline including institutional and grant funding, strategic partnerships and other resource mobilization
• Shape country-level value propositions and adapt GRI offerings
• Influence sustainability reporting developments with governments, regulators, stock exchanges and market institutions
• Represent GRI as a senior external leader across ASEAN
• Build strategic partnerships and multi-stakeholder platforms
• Ensure delivery of the regional portfolio and funded programs while meeting contractual, legal, financial and quality requirements
• Oversee proposals, progress reports and financial reports
• Co-create the regional budget, oversee forecasting, expenditure and cost control, and allocate resources
• Assess performance and manage operational, financial and reputational risk
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing regional team
• Work across GRI’s global matrix and connect ASEAN priorities with global functions
• Bring ASEAN intelligence into global decision-making and contribute to the evolution of GRI’s Regions operating model

• A bachelor’s degree in sustainability, business, public policy, international relations, development, management or a related field
• An advanced degree is preferred
• At least 10 years of progressively senior leadership experience in corporate sustainability, business and commercial development, international development, professional services or another relevant multi-stakeholder environment
• Demonstrated success leading a multi-country strategy, portfolio and distributed team in ASEAN or a comparable complex regional context
• Proven record of developing markets or business models and meeting financial targets through earned revenue, strategic partnerships, fundraising or other forms of resource mobilization
• Senior-level experience influencing regulators, policymakers, stock exchanges, business leaders or other market-shaping institutions and turning relationships into measurable outcomes
• Strong experience in financial management, budgeting, resource allocation, program oversight and risk management, including accountability for complex grants or partnerships
• Established knowledge of ASEAN’s policy, business and stakeholder landscape
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting, impact reporting, ESG disclosure and the role of standards in policy and market development
• Familiarity with the GRI Standards is highly desirable
• Commercial judgment and entrepreneurial appetite
• Strategic planning, prioritization and decision-making skills
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, public-speaking and written communication skills
• Diplomatic and culturally aware leadership
• Excellent command of English
• Proficiency in an ASEAN language is an advantage
• Strong alignment with GRI’s mission, values and commitment to transparency and sustainable development
• Legally authorized to work in the country for which applying and possess a valid work permit

• Remote and/or hybrid work
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous leave allowance
• Access to the GRI Academy