Managing Director, APAC Animal Feed

Managing Director, APAC – Animal Feed

Location: Singapore

Reports to: Group CEO / Executive Vice President, Animal Nutrition – Europe Headquarters

Function: Executive Leadership / Regional P&L

Position Overview

The Managing Director, APAC – Animal Feed will lead the strategic and operational growth of the company's animal feed business across the Asia-Pacific region. Reporting directly to the Group CEO in Europe, this role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for executing the company's global strategy regionally ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, and brand leadership in key Asian markets.

The position requires a seasoned executive with a strong background in agribusiness or animal nutrition, a deep understanding of the APAC market landscape, and the ability to bridge European corporate values with regional market realities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Translate the global corporate strategy into a clear regional business plan with measurable growth objectives.
• Identify and prioritize key markets, partnerships, and investment opportunities to expand the company's footprint.
• Provide strategic insights to the European headquarters on emerging market trends, customer needs, and regulatory changes.

Commercial Growth

• Lead all sales, marketing, and business development initiatives to achieve top-line growth and market share targets.
• Drive customer-centric innovation in feed solutions tailored to regional species, production systems, and nutritional needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and local authorities.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee regional operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and safety standards consistent with European benchmarks.
• Manage full P&L accountability and deliver sustainable profitability through efficient cost control and margin optimization.
• Ensure all business activities meet corporate governance, compliance, and sustainability standards.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing regional leadership team capable of scaling the business.
• Foster collaboration between APAC teams and European headquarters, promoting open communication and shared values.
• Lead by example, upholding the company's ethical, safety, and sustainability commitments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the company externally with regulators, trade associations, and industry partners.
• Act as the regional ambassador for the company's European heritage, values, and quality promise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, and marketing teams to ensure alignment of global and local initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Animal Science, Agriculture, or related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in agribusiness or animal feed/nutrition, with at least 8 years in senior regional or general management roles.
• Proven experience in leading multi-country operations within APAC for a European or global company.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience in feed formulation, livestock systems, and market development.
• Demonstrated success in managing P&L and delivering sustained profitable growth.
• Cross-cultural leadership skills and the ability to align European business standards with local execution.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional Asian or European languages are a plus.