Regional Director, Food – ASEAN

Job Description
We are seeking a commercially focused ASEAN Food leader to lead and grow NSF’s Food business across ASEAN Market and will own regional P&L performance, growth strategy, and team leadership for the Food division, ensuring delivery against regional and global targets while managing key client relationships and cross-functional pipeline work. This role requires a balance of technical market understanding and commercial leadership, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, building proactive sales capability, and activating new programs and services across key ASEAN market. Responsibilities Commercial Leadership
• Own the ASEAN Food business unit's revenue, growth, and profitability targets across all sub-regions
• Develop and execute regional Food growth strategy aligned to global Food businesses unit priorities.
• Lead the sales team and build and execute the go-to date market strategy. Pipeline & Client Management
• Manage the ASEAN Food pipeline
• Maintain and grow major strategic accounts.
• Represent ASEAN Food interests in global strategic planning reviews. Reporting & Performance Management
• Prepare and present regular business performance reviews (monthly/quarterly) to senior leadership.
• Track and report against AOP (Annual Operating Plan) targets, escalating shortfalls with recovery plans.
• Provide input into global food business planning cycles. Leadership
• Manage direct reports leading Food across sub-regions.
• Drive accountability through regular sales performance reviews and month-by-month attainment tracking.
• Lead by example by exhibiting NSF Values. Serve as a strong motivator and leader for team members. Maintain positive team-oriented operations that support the NSF positive culture. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with regional leadership on shared client accounts and consolidated ASEAN reporting.
• Coordinate with global Food team on any related matters.
• Represent ASEAN-specific operational needs (e.g., systems, tools) relevant to Food commercial operations. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in commercial and sales leadership within the food industry, food safety, food certification, TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) or related B2B Service sectors.
• Demonstrated P&L accountability with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, improving profitability, and delivering successful business development initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while building long-term client relationships and influencing stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Successful track record of identifying market opportunities, developing growth strategies, and launching new service offerings.
• Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience managing geographically dispersed and multi-market teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English.

About Us
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. About The Team As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.