Country Director, Thailand - (Clean Energy)

• Lead Thailand's Clean Energy Transition
• Build Influence and Shape an Emerging Ecosystem

Our client is a global organization dedicated to supporting clean energy innovation and entrepreneurship across multiple countries worldwide. Through strategic partnerships with corporations, investors, government agencies, startups, and industry stakeholders, the organization develops programs and initiatives that accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. In Thailand, the organization is focused on strengthening the clean energy ecosystem by fostering innovation, supporting emerging technologies, facilitating industry collaboration, and creating impactful programs that drive adoption of clean energy solutions, including rooftop solar and other sustainable technologies.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the Thailand business, ensuring sustainable growth and measurable ecosystem impact.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Thailand's clean energy ecosystem through partnerships, innovation initiatives, and market development programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials, corporate leaders, investors, industry associations, and development partners.
• Lead fundraising activities, secure sponsorships, and develop a diversified pipeline of funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, public, and private sector sources.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, clean energy seminars, panel discussions, and ecosystem events, serving as a key ambassador to external stakeholders.
• Drive the successful implementation of programs that support clean energy innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and workforce development.
• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing local team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Establish strategic partnerships that expand the organization's reach, influence, and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, operational performance, governance, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to share best practices and contribute to broader organizational goals.
• Monitor market trends, policy developments, emerging technologies, and investment activity within the clean energy sector.
• Develop initiatives that generate measurable impact across Thailand's energy transition ecosystem.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate combines a strong commercial mindset with a genuine passion for sustainability and clean energy. Rather than coming from a purely NGO-focused background, they will possess proven experience building partnerships, influencing stakeholders, raising funds, and driving business or ecosystem growth.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience within clean energy, sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, investment, consulting, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, sponsorship development, strategic partnerships, or business development.
• Strong network across Thailand's government, corporate, energy, investment, and entrepreneurial communities.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior executives, policymakers, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
• Excellent financial, operational, and organizational management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities in both Thai and English.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous:

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy
• Energy Transition
• Sustainability & ESG
• Climate Technology
• Venture Capital or Investment
• Corporate Affairs / Public Affairs
• Innovation Ecosystems
• Startup Development & Acceleration
• Public-Private Partnerships

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of Thailand's clean energy ecosystem.
• Significant visibility and influence across government, investor, corporate, and industry networks.
• A highly strategic leadership role with regional and international exposure.
• The chance to build partnerships and initiatives that create meaningful environmental and economic impact.
• Collaboration with leading stakeholders across the energy, innovation, and investment sectors.
• An entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment focused on sustainable growth and innovation.
• Competitive executive compensation package with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7075692