Executive Director, Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Leading global ESG disclosures (including HKEX and CSRD readiness)
• Defining enterprise ESG strategy and commitments (including net-zero and 2030 ESG KPIs)
• Managing external ESG ratings and surveys (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, MSCI)
• Oversight of product and environmental regulatory compliance programs and governance structures
• Leading the preparation and delivery of ESG updates and materials to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Ownership of systems, tools, and digital infrastructure that enable ESG reporting and regulatory compliance, including advancing automation and AI-enabled capabilities
• Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, engaging regularly with executive teams on ESG performance, regulatory developments, and risk management
• Supporting investor engagement, customer ESG requirements, and external interactions with regulators and industry groups to anticipate and influence evolving standards

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in ESG, sustainability regulation, regulatory compliance, or related field
• Strong knowledge of global ESG frameworks and regulations, including HKEX, CSRD, and related regimes
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable business processes and controls
• Proven ability to manage large, distributed, and specialized teams
• Strong cross-functional leadership and executive stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing product and environmental regulatory compliance programs
• Experience with ESG reporting, data, and compliance tools and platforms
• Familiarity with ISO management systems and certification processes
• Experience supporting investor, customer, and ESG ratings/survey requirements
• Experience engaging with senior leadership and contributing to executive-level governance discussions
• Strategic agility and ability to operate in a fast-moving, global environment
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience anticipating and proactively managing regulatory and reputational risks
• Collaborative leadership style with strong team development capabilities
• Clear and effective communication skills across technical and executive audiences