Head of Business Development

About the Role

We are partnering with an international energy company to identify a senior commercial leader to drive growth across conventional energy markets. The Commercial Director will lead business development, partnerships and commercial strategy across LNG, gas, fuels and petrochemical feedstocks across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategy for LNG, gas, fuels and broader energy products.
• Lead origination of new partnerships, offtake agreements, MOUs and regional business development opportunities.
• Oversee commercial negotiations, contract structures, pricing, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Build and manage senior-level relationships with utilities, traders, industrial buyers, NOCs and international partners.
• Identify new revenue streams in conventional energy while supporting early-stage low-carbon and transition-linked initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with trading, operations, finance, legal and strategy teams to drive deal execution.
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field (MBA a plus).
• 12–20+ years of commercial, BD or origination experience in oil, gas, LNG, fuels or downstream supply.
• Proven track record in structuring complex deals and closing commercial agreements.
• Strong network across energy buyers, suppliers, traders and industry partners in Asia.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation skills and ability to drive strategic outcomes.

Why Join

• Lead high-impact commercial initiatives across fast-growing regional energy markets.
• Senior leadership role with influence on long-term portfolio and growth strategy.
• Exposure to both conventional energy and decarbonisation-linked opportunities.

Ideal for Commercial Managers, BD Directors, Originators, or senior commercial leaders with strong experience across LNG, gas, fuels or downstream energy markets.

(Brunel International South East Asia Pte Ltd, Registration Number: 199603098R | Company License Number : 16S8067 | Mizuki Pay EAP Registration Number R22110260.)