Head of Operations, Asia

About the role

The Head of Operations, Asia will lead the regional operations function, shaping vision, strategy and performance across all Asian offices. Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure security, business continuity and operational excellence while delivering a best‑in‑class workplace experience.

Key responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy, objectives and KPIs for regional operations.
• Oversee security and business continuity implementation across the region.
• Ensure adherence to global policies and drive consistency in all offices.
• Develop, manage and optimise multi‑million‑dollar budgets for regional sites.
• Lead resource planning, vendor management and contract standardisation.
• Coordinate premises, workplace and employee‑visitor experience initiatives, including space planning, lease negotiations and technology integration.
• Manage regional vendor performance, establish feedback loops and build strategic partnerships.
• Drive project management for office relocations, renovations and new constructions, and champion best‑practice scaling across regions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of regional operations leadership experience, preferably in professional services or large global matrix organisations.
• Proven track record in facilities and workplace management across multiple countries.
• Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar operational budgets.
• Strong ability to lead employee and visitor experience programmes that align with company values.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills