Business Director - IP & Trademark Strategy

A rare opportunity has arisen for an accomplished professional to join a rapidly expanding investment group, backed by one of Japans most prominent entertainment conglomerates, as the Business Director Intellectual Property and Trademark Strategy.

This newly created position is based in Singapore and offers you the chance to shape and lead a full-service marketing and branding agency from its inception. You will be at the forefront of a strategic initiative designed to manage, develop, and commercialise a diverse portfolio of high-value intellectual property assetsincluding logos and trademarkssupporting a global consumer industry valued at over USD 150 billion.

• Play a pivotal role in building and leading a new marketing and branding agency headquartered in Singapore, with the backing of a major international entertainment group.
• Take ownership of the strategic commercialisation of trademarks and brand IP across borders, collaborating closely with legal, operations, and executive teams in both Singapore and Japan.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities, direct reporting lines to top leadership (CEO & COO), and the chance to make a lasting impact on a high-growth venture within the global consumer sector.

What youll do:

• Design and implement comprehensive strategies for the commercialisation of trademarks and brand IP across multiple markets, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with legal teams to ensure robust protection, registration, and enforcement of trademarks while navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholdersincluding internal leadership, external partners, licensors, licensees, and clientsto foster trust and shared success.
• Lead all aspects of P&L management for the business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Identify new market opportunities for monetising IP assets through innovative partnerships, licensing agreements, co-branding initiatives, or other commercial channels.
• Champion best practices in brand stewardship by setting standards for quality control, compliance, and consistent messaging across all touchpoints.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience (1015+ years) spanning marketing strategy, branding initiatives, commercial operations management, and intellectual property or trademark strategy within large-scale organisations or agencies.
• Proven track record in developing successful go-to-market strategies for brand IP assets across multiple geographies or sectors.
• Deep understanding of intellectual property structuresincluding trademark registration processesand familiarity with relevant legal frameworks governing IP protection.
• Japanese speaking skills is preferred to work with Japanese speaking counterparts in HQ.

Whats next:

If you are ready to take on an influential leadership role where your expertise can shape the future of intellectual property strategy on an international stage we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity further.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R25129986 Leher Shyam Dewani