Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Position
We are seeking a highly strategic, relationship-driven Director of Strategic Partnerships, Climate - Asia Region to accelerate climate leadership among major Asian carriers, maritime shipping and cargo owners and support the launch of zero emission ocean shipping commitment and demonstration projects. This role is central to securing new net-zero commitments, shaping industry narratives, convening C-suite stakeholders, and cultivating deep cross-cultural relationships that drive transformational decarbonization outcomes.
This individual will work closely with global partners including Asian, European and U.S. cargo owners and industries, academic institutions, and leading maritime organizations—to build momentum for zero emission fuels and ocean transport.
The ideal candidate is multilingual, culturally fluent across East Asia, adept at building trust with senior executives, and experienced in global corporate engagement with a passion for moving society beyond fossil fuels and a commitment to climate justice and equity.
The Director of Strategic Partnerships, Climate - Asia Region will report to Pacific Environment’s Senior Director, Climate Campaign.
Responsibilities
- Identify high-credibility industry and organizations experienced in decarbonizing shipping and evaluate partnership opportunities across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
- Lead outreach and execute MOUs with anchor partners to support recruitment of East Asian companies to zero emission initiatives, projects, and partnerships.
- Co-develop work plans, target lists, relationship maps, and clear divisions of labor with partners.
- Cultivate strong relationships with C-suite leaders at target Asian carriers and cargo owners, leveraging partner networks for senior-level introductions.
- Develop tailored framing, pitch materials, briefing memos, and talking points for executive engagement.
- Design and convene C-suite meetings across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. to advance climate leadership and coalition participation.
- Maintain regular communication to move priority firms toward Net Zero commitments and anchor partner status.
- Co-host high visibility global events (e.g., Davos, COP) with partners.
- Support partnership development, technical scoping, and early-stage collaboration toward future largescale deployment.
- Project manage consultants and/or staff to develop technical analyses, memos, and advocacy products as needed.
- Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies, and in key policy forums.
- Other tasks as determined by the Senior Director, Climate Campaign.
