Executive, Technology Investment & Ecosystem Development

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded executive to drive investment attraction and ecosystem development across high-growth technology and digital sectors. This strategic role will focus on fostering innovation, attracting leading organizations, and building a thriving ecosystem spanning artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud and data center infrastructure, digital platforms, emerging technologies, and tech-enabled services.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping sector growth strategies, identifying investment opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and engaging with global technology leaders to accelerate economic growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Attraction & Business Development

• Lead efforts to attract local and international investment across priority technology sectors.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with technology companies, investors, venture capital firms, and strategic partners.
• Develop compelling value propositions and growth opportunities for prospective investors and businesses.
• Support investment negotiations and facilitate successful market entry and expansion initiatives.

Ecosystem Development

• Develop and execute strategies that strengthen the technology and digital ecosystem.
• Foster collaboration between industry, government entities, startups, academia, research institutions, and investors.
• Identify ecosystem gaps and design initiatives that enhance sector competitiveness and innovation.
• Build strategic partnerships that promote knowledge exchange, innovation, and business growth.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key relationship manager for senior executives, investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, investment missions, and strategic engagements.
• Build and maintain strong networks across local and international technology communities.
• Facilitate strategic collaborations that support ecosystem expansion and investment growth.

Performance & Delivery

• Drive measurable outcomes related to investment attraction, ecosystem growth, and sector development.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to assess sector impact and strategic initiatives.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for investment and growth opportunities.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered effectively and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant experience in technology sector development, investment promotion, business development, consulting, venture capital, innovation, or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of technology markets, innovation ecosystems, and emerging digital sectors.
• Proven track record of building partnerships and driving strategic growth initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Investment Attraction
• Ecosystem Development
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Technology Sector Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Partnership Development
• Market Intelligence & Research
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Executive Communication
• Innovation & Growth Mindset