Head of Asia

If you are passionate about tech, the start-up ecosystem, and building impactful relationships, come and lead the growth of Founders Forum in Asia.

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join the Founders Forum Group as our Head of Asia. Based in Singapore, this role will play a pivotal part in continuing to expand our presence across Asia by curating inspiring content, fostering partnerships, and building a vibrant local community. You will also explore new areas of expansion within the region, collaborating closely with our Head of Partnerships and Programmes in Singapore.

**About Founders Forum**:
Founders Forum is Europe’s leading entrepreneur community, hosting invite-only events that foster open debate, collaboration, and problem-solving. Our forums connect leading founders, investors, corporate leaders, and innovators to accelerate the positive impact of technology globally.

Over the last 20 years, our forums have welcomed esteemed guests such as Eric Schmidt (Google), Richard Branson (Virgin Group), Evan Spiegel (Snap Inc.), Shahrzad Rafati (BroadbandTV), and many more.

Beyond events, Founders Forum has built a family of companies that support entrepreneurs throughout their journey, offering services across advisory, executive search, venture creation, investment, education, and more.

**The Role**:
As Head of Asia, you will lead the development of Founders Forum’s presence and strategy in the region. Your primary responsibilities will include:
**1. Community Building**
- Cultivate relationships with leading founders, investors, corporate leaders, government representatives, and media across Asia, with a particular focus on Singapore.
- Develop strategic partnerships with government bodies, industry stakeholders, and corporate leaders to strengthen our regional presence.
- Support and facilitate the curation of invite-only, community-driven events by engaging best-in-class industry leaders and influencers.
- Represent Founders Forum on the ground by hosting local dinners, breakfasts, and networking events to expand our brand presence in the region.
- Act as a company brand ambassador, ensuring strong representation across the ecosystem.

**2. Content Leadership**
- Own agenda and content curation for our events in the Asia region, ensuring they are relevant and timely for our speakers, community, and partners.
- Support the content team by feeding in ideas for themes, content, and speakers based on insights into Asia’s market trends.
- Curate engaging themes, panels, and speaker line-ups that reflect the latest innovations and challenges in the region.
- Explore digital content opportunities to extend our reach beyond physical events.

**3. Partnership Development**
- Identify and cultivate business development opportunities by building relationships with corporate CEOs, VCs, and government bodies.
- Work closely with the partnerships team to identify and secure sponsorships for our Asia-based events.
- Strengthen and manage government partnerships at a global scale, such as with the Economic Development Board (EDB) and other strategic entities.

**4. Event Management**
- Oversee the seamless execution of high-quality event programmes, ranging from intimate 15-person dinners to large-scale 200-person forums.
- Work closely with the UK operations team to coordinate logistics, venues, and supplier management to ensure exceptional event delivery.
- Ensure events are inclusive, diverse, and attract top-tier industry participation.

**5. Strategic Expansion**
- Develop the Founders Forum Asia proposition by exploring and launching new event formats, collaborations, and digital content opportunities.
- Identify and build the partnerships and relationships needed to establish new initiatives such as community dinners, sector-specific events, regional roadshows, and cross-border collaborations.
- Support in the promotion of our sub-businesses and their potential geo-expansion within Asia.

**6. Leadership**
- Managing our Head of Partnerships and Programmes based in the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader passionate about shaping the tech and innovation landscape in Asia while expanding Founders Forum’s reach in the region.

**You’ll have knocked our socks off in 6 months if**
- You have sourced and confirmed world-class speakers for our events.
- You have developed a comprehensive Founders Forum Asia strategy with clear goals for expansion.
- You have built a robust pipeline of sponsorship and partnership leads and are deeply embedded in the tech ecosystem.

**This role is for you if**
- You have 5+ years of experience in events, partnerships, or community-building roles within the tech or start-up ecosystem.
- You thrive on building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
- You are entrepreneurial, resilient, and self-driven, with a natural curiosity for innovation.
- You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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