We are seeking a strategic and execution-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead OGOG's outlet expansion, site development, and regional growth strategy.
This role will be responsible for identifying new growth opportunities, securing high-potential retail locations, overseeing new store development, and building a scalable expansion platform to support the company's long-term growth across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Expansion Strategy & Market Development
- Develop and execute OGOG's outlet expansion roadmap across Singapore and future regional markets.
- Identify and evaluate high-potential retail locations through demographic analysis, footfall studies, competitive benchmarking, and financial feasibility assessments.
- Build and maintain a long-term pipeline of strategic retail sites.
Site Acquisition & Real Estate Development
- Source suitable retail locations including shopping malls, office developments, transport hubs, and mixed-use projects.
- Lead commercial lease negotiations with landlords, developers, and asset managers.
- Manage relationships with leasing agents, property consultants, and commercial real estate partners.
- Conduct commercial due diligence and location investment analysis for all prospective sites.
New Store Development
- Oversee the end-to-end new outlet development process from site selection through store opening.
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, designers, contractors, and landlords to ensure timely project delivery.
- Monitor project timelines, development budgets, and store opening milestones.
- Drive continuous improvement of the outlet development process to support rapid expansion.
Financial Planning & Investment Analysis
- Develop financial models for new outlet CAPEX, payback period, ROI, and long-term profitability.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and expansion scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor development budgets and recommend initiatives to improve capital efficiency.
Strategic Planning
- Develop scalable expansion frameworks capable of supporting multi-outlet and multi-country growth.
- Build strategic relationships with landlords, developers, and commercial partners to strengthen future expansion opportunities.
- Support executive management in long-term business planning and regional expansion initiatives.
- Provide strategic recommendations based on market intelligence, operational performance, and financial analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and above in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in retail expansion, site acquisition, commercial real estate, or multi-unit business development.
- Strong understanding of commercial leasing and retail property markets.
- Experience conducting financial feasibility studies and investment analysis.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience in the F&B, retail, or real-estate industry will be an advantage.
