Regional Director, Health & Safety-Related Solutions Provider

About Our Client
Our client is a global industry leader that operates in a niche yet growing arena in offering training and consultancy services to promote workplace well-being and Health & safety.
With the ongoing focus on H&S and attention on "S" pillar in ESG, the business is growing substantially across the globe and APAC will be their key focus in the coming few years with Australia and New Zealand being their core markets.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Global Head of international business, this is a newly created headcount that you are expected to bring the APAC business to next level.
Acting as the regional head, you will be starting off with focus on ANZ market and leading a team of 30+ across sales, marketing, services delivery and back office function.
With the huge market potential, you are expected to lead from the front to actively engage with new and existing clients on the ongoing market trends for topics like Health & safety, conflict resolutions, emotional management and mental well-being etc and pinpoint the client's development areas in terms of strengthening its related programs and training accordingly.
At the same time, internally you are also expected to break the silos and re-build the proactive and collaborative culture to lay the foundation for the company's next stage of growth in Asia Pacific in other regions like South East Asia.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate should be based in Sydney - with proven general management experience in b2b solution selling environment. Candidates who are currently heading sales and business development function with aspiration to step up to a general management role will also be considered.
You are expected to be very familiar with the ANZ markets and culture. Prior regional/international experience in other Asian regions will be a big plus.
Network with targeted client segments (e.g. pubic sectors, healthcare, education, HR communities) with potential needs and vested interest in promoting workplace well-being will be ideal while you should demonstrate strong passion and knowledge in broader ESG topics (especially "social" part) will be a great plus.
You should be a resilient, energetic individual with strong drive for success - yet you should also be able to demonstrate flexibility and strike a balance between driving performance and showing empathy as you will be working in a mission-driven organisation.
What's on Offer
It is a newly created role with great potential to grow into a full-fledged regional role. The company has strong financial backing with great reputation globally in the market. Competitive package with great upside will be offered.