Overview
This position sits at the head office level of a private-equity owned multi-national corporation based in Hong Kong. The business is engaged in the distribution and sales of highly-specialized mechanical and electronic components, with a high-volume, diversified product portfolio and commercial operations spanning Asia, Europe and North America.
Position Summary
Seeking a results-driven transformation professional to act as the CEO's right-hand person, driving strategy, transformation, and cost optimization initiatives alongside commercial growth agendas. This role requires the ability to convert high-level strategic ideas into concrete, trackable action plans, working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to ensure successful execution across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Report directly to the CEO, acting as a right-hand partner on strategic execution
Derive, plan, and drive cross-functional business transformation initiatives spanning strategy, operations, and commercial functions — including AI adoption, new business development, pricing strategy, supply chain improvement, and M&A
Lead broader corporate strategy and enterprise-wide transformation projects, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives across the organization, working with functional heads to improve operational efficiency and margin
Convert the CEO's strategic ideas into concrete, trackable action plans and ensure timely execution
Lead pricing optimization projects to identify and capture revenue opportunities
Partner with the C-suite and department heads (Commercial, Sales, Product Management, Digital) as the organization's change agent, driving buy-in and smooth rollout of initiatives across functions
Represent the transformation agenda in high-visibility settings, including management and board-level meetings
Requirements:
Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree
10 to 15 years of overall experience, with top-tier or specialized implementation/transformation consulting in addition to hands-on industry experience
Well-rounded strategic thinking combined with strong data analytical and PowerPoint/presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to translate theory into action, with the maturity and patience to manage cross-functional stakeholders without direct reporting authority
Strong leadership presence for virtual/matrixed team leadership, balanced with humility to gain buy-in from operational staff
Fluency in Mandarin and English required; Cantonese strongly preferred