Managing Director – Reputation & Communications Advisory, Corporate & Technology Sectors

(SINGAPORE / KOREAN SPEAKING)

About the role

An award-winning global reputation and strategic communications consultancy firm is currently seeking a talented EVP / VP to cover APAC (including a large Korean portfolio of global clients). This role will lead the firm helping drive the development of this cutting-edge integrated communications consultancy across the Greater region. With a renowned reputation in corporate communications, financial communications and integrated communications advisory with a growing global presence.

The ideal candidate will have experience driving communications practices within Corporate Services, Technology and/ or Corporate Affairs etc. In addition, the applicant should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with a commercial mindset, knowing how to hunt “new business” and “farm” existing clients. Additionally, providing counsel to clients, and building strong teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead P&L responsibilities and advance the firm’s Public Relations offering alongside it’s other advisory practices
Oversea key client relationships across the region
Lead client development and new business initiatives for listed and non-listed companies across PR, social, and thought leadership
Serve as day-to-day contact for some of the firm’s largest clients in local and regional markets
Manage team leads on client projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables across the region
Advise clients on critical issues, brand reputation and challenging financial situations
Create innovative communication strategies and plans to drive client business growth
Develop and manage the firm’s media relations and media database

About the Candidate

University degree in Public Relations, Media Studies or Finance
Minimum 12-15 + years of experience in corporate public relations, integrated marketing communications, media etc.
Experience working with clients in technology sector is also is a MUST.
Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to think and write creatively and strategically, handle crisis and issues, tier one media relations, and advise C-Suite on reputational issues
Proficiency in written and spoken ENGLISH and KOREAN is a must as this role has both global and regional elements.
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and creative spirit
Willingness to travel to Korea, other APAC markets as well as US & Europe as needed by the client / Open to consider relocation to other countries in APAC

Interested? Contact Cody@talent-genesis.com. Please note that Genesis Partners can only respond to those candidates that we feel genuinely meet the criteria.