Managing Director – Industrial Solutions

About the opportunity

An established mid-sized international company that delivers specialized industrial solutions is looking for an entrepreneurial, commercially minded Managing Director to steer its Southeast Asia business from Singapore. This is a senior executive appointment with full accountability for the legal entity, regional performance, and the long-term direction of the business.

Role overview

The position calls for a hands-on leader who can manage a multi-industry business serving sectors such as Process Manufacturing, Utilities, and Consumer Goods. You will be responsible for driving international expansion, strengthening an established team, and shaping strategy across important regional markets.

Key responsibilities

• Take charge of the Singapore entity, including full P&L ownership and legal accountability.
• Accelerate growth by developing international sales, especially across two key regional markets.
• Oversee sales, service, technical, inside sales/projects, finance, and administration functions.
• Spot and execute cross-border opportunities and efficiencies within the regional structure.
• Lead transformation efforts and support change initiatives aligned with group objectives.
• Study market trends and competitor activity to uncover commercial opportunities.
• Act as the company’s senior representative with customers, partners, authorities, and global internal teams.
• Work closely with regional and global leaders to expand the company’s international footprint.
• Handle major commercial negotiations while ensuring strong legal, financial, and operational outcomes.
• Ensure ERP and CRM systems are used effectively across the organization.
• Promote the adoption of modern tools, methods, and frameworks.
• Maintain compliance with local and international regulatory obligations.

Candidate profile

This role suits a proven Managing Director or General Manager from a B2B industrial environment who has owned full P&L responsibility and led multi-disciplinary teams through growth and transformation. The successful candidate should bring strong commercial acumen, regional exposure, and the confidence to operate in a matrixed international environment.

Experience and background

• Demonstrated leadership as a Managing Director or General Manager in B2B industrial settings with full P&L responsibility.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in the stated industries.
• Hands-on exposure to Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, plus at least two additional key markets.
• Strong sales and commercial leadership, including market expansion and channel development.
• Experience working in international matrix organizations with global coordination responsibilities.
• Track record of leading multi-functional teams and business transformation.
• Comfort with complex project management and technical sales contract negotiations.

Competencies and personal style

• Balanced thinker who can combine long-term strategy with practical execution.
• Inspiring leader who coaches, motivates, and enables teams to perform at a high level.
• Strong stakeholder manager with the ability to build trust across internal and external audiences.
• Confident decision-maker with a data-led and financially sound approach.
• Clear communicator who works effectively across cultures and business settings.
• Comfortable leading change and guiding teams through transformation.
• Experienced in using ERP and CRM platforms.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and proactive in fast-changing environments.
• Collaborative, principled, customer-focused, and committed to service excellence.
• Composed under pressure, structured in approach, and visible as a leader.

Qualifications and language requirements

• University degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is mandatory.
• Additional regional languages are considered an advantage.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of up to SGD 300,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Car allowance of up to SGD 1,500 per month, or a company car as an alternative.
• Annual bonus of up to 25% of base salary, linked to performance.

What this role offers

This is an influential leadership opportunity to guide strategy and operations for a dynamic company across the Asia-Pacific region. The role provides the chance to drive growth in diverse industries, work closely with key clients and stakeholders, and take the next major step in an executive career.

Contact and application

For further details or a confidential discussion, candidates can reach out directly to the recruitment contact listed by the employer or proceed with the application through the employer’s application channel.

Company address

Passenheim Consulting Pte. Ltd., 160 Robinson Road, #14-04 Singapore Business Federation Center, Singapore 068914.

Additional information

Recruitment contact: Kristian Passenheim, Senior Recruitment Partner | Director. Company contact email: contact@passenheim-consulting.com. The source also included general website navigation and legal/footer information, which has been omitted from this job summary.