Business Director

At Aleph, we design human experiences by asking the right questions. Here, you’d find a curious breed of creative engineers spread across the globe, specializing in craft, strategy, and technology. With a keen ear to the ground, we turn big dreams into user-first digital solutions by design. Through rigorous prototyping, close collaboration, and responsive engineering, we commit to creating a future that leaves our craft, community, and clients better than before we began. We are looking for an experienced Business Director to lead Aleph's Singapore business and work closely with the regional leadership team to drive sustainable growth, deepen strategic client partnerships, and expand our market presence. This is a senior leadership role combining commercial leadership, business development, strategic consulting, client partnership, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for growing Aleph's business by strengthening executive client relationships, winning new strategic engagements, expanding existing accounts, and ensuring the successful delivery of integrated solutions across Experience Design, Creative, Engineering, AI, Data, Cloud, and Digital Transformation. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape business strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and represent Aleph as a trusted partner within the industry. Key Responsibilities: ● Business Leadership : Lead the Singapore business with full commercial accountability for growth and profitability. Develop and execute business strategies aligned with Aleph's regional and global vision. Drive sustainable revenue growth across existing and new client accounts. Identify new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging industry trends. Contribute to long-term business planning, investment priorities, and regional expansion initiatives. ● Client Leadership : Build trusted executive relationships with C-suite stakeholders across key client organisations. Act as a strategic advisor, helping clients solve complex business and digital transformation challenges. Grow strategic accounts by identifying opportunities across Strategy, Design, Engineering, Data, AI, Cloud, and Product Delivery. Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, and strategic partnership discussions. Ensure exceptional client satisfaction while building long-term relationships based on trust and business value. ● Business Development & Growth : Own the Singapore sales pipeline and achieve annual and quarterly revenue targets. Identify, qualify, pursue, and convert strategic business opportunities from lead generation through contract closure. Lead new business pitches, commercial proposals, and solution presentations. Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, Experience Design, Engineering, Delivery, and Technology leaders to develop integrated client solutions. Develop strong market intelligence across Banking, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, and Enterprise sectors. Represent Aleph at industry events, conferences, and executive networking forums. ● Commercial & Operational Excellence ; Own pipeline forecasting, revenue planning, budgeting, and business performance reporting. Drive healthy account profitability, resource utilisation, and commercial governance. Partner closely with Finance and Delivery leadership on forecasting, contracts, pricing, and financial planning. Ensure operational excellence while maintaining high standards of delivery quality and client outcomes. Track business performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. ● Leadership & People Development : Lead, coach, and mentor multidisciplinary business and client-facing teams. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Develop future leaders through coaching, talent development, and succession planning. Inspire teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric, and commercially successful solutions. ● Global Collaboration : Partner closely with Aleph's regional and global leadership teams on strategic priorities. Support international client engagements and cross-market opportunities. Share market insights, industry trends, and growth opportunities across the organisation. Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across global studios. Prerequisites 10+ years of experience in a leading creative engineering consultancy, digital consultancy, technology consultancy, experience agency, or integrated digital services o…