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Managing Director, Taiwan Marine & Industrial Services

Kaohsiung Permanent View Job Description
An international marine engineering and technical services organisation is seeking a Managing Director, Taiwan to lead a strategically important operation serving the maritime, power and industrial sectors. The role combines full business leadership, P&L ownership, customer engagement and organisational development as the company accelerates its next phase of growth across the Taiwan market.
  • Lead a market-critical marine services business through rapid growth
  • Join APAC leadership with full P&L and people responsibility

About Our Client

My client is a global engineering and service provider supporting critical operations across the marine, power generation and industrial sectors. The organisation delivers specialised equipment, maintenance, technical expertise and lifecycle support that help customers maximise operational reliability, efficiency and asset performance.Taiwan represents a strategically significant market due to its strong maritime ecosystem, established port infrastructure and concentration of vessel owners, operators and industrial customers. The local operation is a profitable and well-established business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service and long-term partnerships throughout the marine industry.Backed by international resources and an extensive Asia-Pacific footprint, the organisation is entering an ambitious growth phase over the coming years. Despite continued expansion, the business maintains a highly collaborative culture built on integrity, compliance, transparency and employee engagement. Leadership teams are encouraged to challenge constructively, communicate openly and create an environment where people can perform at their best.

Job Description

* Lead the Taiwan entity with full responsibility for business performance, profitability, operational effectiveness and sustainable growth.
* Develop and execute long-term market strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives.
* Drive commercial growth across marine services, aftermarket support, technical solutions and customer service activities.
* Strengthen the organisation's presence within Taiwan's maritime sector through strategic engagement with shipowners, operators, industrial customers and industry stakeholders.
* Build high-level customer relationships and act as the primary representative of the business in the local market.
* Identify opportunities within vessel servicing, maintenance programmes, technical upgrades and broader marine engineering projects.
* Review financial performance, business plans and operational priorities to ensure achievement of key objectives.
* Lead negotiations for major contracts, service agreements and commercial partnerships while managing risk effectively.
* Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, safety, export control and corporate governance requirements.
* Act as the legal representative of the Taiwan business.
* Collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders across a matrix organisation to deliver strategic initiatives.
* Lead, coach and develop the local team while strengthening organisational capability and succession planning.
* Foster an adaptive, positive and accountable culture that promotes innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
* Monitor market trends, industry developments and competitor activity to identify emerging opportunities within the marine and industrial sectors.

The Successful Applicant

* Proven success as a Managing Director, General Manager, Country Manager or similar senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
* Strong commercial leadership experience within marine, maritime services, marine engineering, shipbuilding, vessel operations, industrial engineering or related technical sectors.
* Demonstrated ability to lead business growth while balancing commercial, operational, financial and people priorities.
* Experience managing cross-functional teams within an international or matrix environment.
* Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management and corporate leadership responsibilities.
* Fluent Mandarin and strong English communication skills.
* Eligibility to act as the legal representative of a Taiwan-based corporate entity.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence customers, partners and senior regional leadership teams.
* Leadership style characterised by openness, adaptability, resilience and strong people engagement capabilities.
* Eligible to work in Taiwan is a must

Preferred Requirements
* Experience supporting shipowners, marine operators, ports, offshore businesses or maritime infrastructure customers.
* Engineering or technical degree.
* Experience leading organisational transformation, business expansion or change management initiatives.
* Exposure to Asia-Pacific markets and multicultural leadership environments.
* Knowledge of aftermarket services, maintenance solutions or technical service businesses within the marine sector.

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to lead a well-established and profitable marine-focused business in Taiwan.
* Full ownership of strategy, commercial performance and organisational leadership.
* Key position within a broader Asia-Pacific leadership team.
* Exposure to global decision makers and international stakeholders.
* Strong platform for driving business growth within Taiwan's maritime and industrial sectors.
* Stable business supported by long-term customer relationships and essential service offerings.
* Collaborative culture built around integrity, compliance and open communication.
* Competitive executive-level compensation package including annual bonus opportunity and additional allowances.
* High-impact leadership role with significant visibility and long-term career progression potential.

Contact
Jenny I Wang
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129579
Phone number
+886 2 8729 8235

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Kaohsiung
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jenny I Wang
Consultant phone
+886 2 8729 8235
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129579

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