Head of Business Engagement, Japan
Quick answer
The World Economic Forum is seeking a senior leader to serve as Head of Business Engagement, Japan, based in Tokyo, responsible for leading the Forum’s business strategy and managing a team.
- Role
- Head of Business Engagement, Japan
- Organization
- World Economic Forum
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Head of Business Engagement, Japan at the World Economic Forum is responsible for leading the Forum’s business strategy for Japan, managing a team, and ensuring delivery against key performance objectives.
What you'll do
- Lead the Forum’s business strategy for Japan, designing and executing a growth plan aligned with Forum priorities.
- Manage the Japan business team and resources, ensuring delivery against KPIs, including partner acquisition and renewal.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with CEOs and senior executives from Japan, helping them capture value from the Forum’s platforms and communities.
- Drive business development across industries, visiting prospects and converting high-quality leads into Forum partners.
- Ensure retention of existing partners, coordinating with Partner Services and sector-focused teams to maximize engagement outcomes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Heads of Industry and Heads of Centres to ensure that most relevant and senior colleagues are leveraged and deployed for both partner development and retention.
What it takes
- Advanced degree and 15+ years’ experience in business or strategic engagement roles focused on Japan
- Demonstrated success in building trust-based relationships with senior executives (CEO and Chair level) and translating strategic business priorities into customized engagement plans.
- Strong track record in business development, with a consultative approach and ability to convert high-potential opportunities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a collaborative, results-driven style.
- Native Japanese speaker with excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in another language is a plus.
- Strong strategic, operational and financial acumen, including budget oversight and performance management.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Tokyo, Japan, and is on-site.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree, 15+ years of experience in business or strategic engagement roles, and native Japanese language skills.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by the application deadline, which is February 29th.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is on-site and requires up to 40% travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Economic Forum's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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