Foundry - Head of Events, Foundry APAC

Sydney or Singapore1w ago

In Office Director APAC Event Coordinator Head of Customer Success Foundry Team Management B2B Portfolio Management Team Leadership

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Requirements

• Essential Skills & Experience • Senior-level experience leading large-scale conferences, awards programs, or live events across multiple markets. • Proven ability to manage regional or multi-country teams. • Strong communications and executive presence, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and sponsors. • Demonstrated expertise in event strategy, operations, and financial management. • Experience working across diverse cultures and markets within Asia-Pacific. • High level of organizational discipline, attention to detail, and delivery focus. • Desirable Attributes • Background in technology, media, B2B conferences, or professional services events. • Experience with awards programs and high-profile executive conferences. • Strong change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership & Strategy • Own and execute the APAC events strategy in alignment with Foundry’s global objectives. • Provide senior leadership to distributed event teams across India, Korea, Japan, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand. • Act as the regional escalation point for operational, commercial, and delivery challenges. • Event Portfolio Management • Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of Foundry’s flagship conferences and awards programs, including but not limited to: • CIO 100 Awards – India • CIO & CSO Awards – Singapore, Japan, and Korea • EDGE Reseller News Innovation Awards – Australia • WIICTA Awards & related events – Australia and New Zealand • Custom dinners and roundatables in each market for senior IT and Channel leaders • Ensure consistent quality, brand alignment, and audience experience across all events. • Commercial & Financial Accountability • Own regional event budgets and P&L performance. • Drive profitability through effective cost management, pricing strategies, and delivery efficiencies. • Partner closely with sales, marketing, and editorial teams to maximize revenue opportunities and sponsorship value. • Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and develop regional event managers and production teams. • Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across geographically dispersed teams. • Support workforce planning, capability development, and succession planning within the events function. • Stakeholder & Partner Management • Build strong relationships with senior Foundry stakeholders, sponsors, speakers, venues, and external partners. • Represent Foundry professionally with C-level executives, industry leaders, and advisory boards. • Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, sales, marketing, and operations teams. • Operational Excellence • Establish scalable processes, timelines, and delivery frameworks to support a complex regional calendar. • Ensure compliance with local regulations, risk management, and health & safety standards. • Drive innovation in event formats, content delivery, and audience engagement.