Director of Strategy & Corporate Development

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our executive team as Director of Strategy & Corporate Development at a state-owned enterprise (SOE) driving the transformation of Indonesia’s agribusiness and food industry. This role is pivotal in shaping the company’s long-term direction, driving transformation initiatives, and identifying sustainable growth opportunities across the agribusiness and food industry.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a strategic business architect—a leader who combines analytical rigor with visionary thinking, thrives in high-stakes environments, and consistently delivers measurable growth through bold transformation initiatives, corporate portfolio management, and strategic alliances.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and execute the corporate long-term plan through rigorous market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.

• Provide strategic direction across all phases of corporate development.

• Responsible for corporate growth initiatives, market entry strategies, and portfolio diversification.

• Lead cross-functional transformation programs and corporate-level business expansion.

• Develop and oversee comprehensive financial models, including scenario analysis, key assumptions, and business valuations.

• Formulate and monitor corporate and subsidiary KPIs, ensuring alignment with shareholder aspirations and corporate objectives.

• Identify, assess, and execute investment opportunities through feasibility studies, due diligence, and strategic partnerships.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support long-term growth strategies.

• Provide regular reports and insights on strategic initiatives, transformation impacts, and corporate development progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.

• Proven background in corporate strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking.

• Strong educational foundation in Engineering, Finance, or Management (Master’s degree strongly preferred).

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, market entry strategy, M&A, investment analysis, and corporate transformation projects.

• Track record in leading large-scale transformation and growth initiatives within complex organizations.

• Exceptional skills in financial modeling, valuation, and scenario planning.

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at the executive and board level.

• Visionary, results-oriented, and adaptive to dynamic market and technological changes.