Director, Events & Experience APAC

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC events strategy and regional event portfolio, ensuring alignment with Dow Jones brand, editorial and commercial objectives
• Serve as the senior event lead and executive producer for flagship and high-priority events across the region
• Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to regional event team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture
• Translate editorial, audience and client objectives into compelling event concepts, creative strategies and premium attendee experiences
• Partner closely with Integrated Marketing, Sales and Editorial teams on event ideation, sponsorship integration and audience engagement strategies
• Drive innovation and elevate the standard of event experiences across APAC, with a focus on world-class content, production and hospitality
• Oversee all logistical, operational and production requirements for events, ensuring flawless execution, budget management and delivery against objectives
• Identify and develop strategic vendor, production and platform partnerships across the region
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless execution and communication
• Establish and champion scalable event processes, production standards and operational efficiencies across the APAC region
• Maintain oversight of key event documentation including production timelines, budgets, show flows, creative direction and post-event reporting
• Ensure strong integration between live and digital event experiences, with a deep understanding of technical production, streaming and audience engagement
• Stay ahead of regional and global event trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, growth and enhanced attendee and sponsor experiences
• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across Dow Jones brands and functions
• Lead onsite event execution with confidence, professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring teams and vendors are operating at the highest level
• Contribute to global events initiatives and collaborate with international teams on marquee experiences and shared best practices

Requirements

• 12-15 years of experience leading and producing high-profile events, experiences and productions across live, hybrid and virtual formats
• Proven leadership and people management experience, including building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on production and operational expertise
• Excellent understanding of technical production, digital event platforms and hybrid audience engagement
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities across multiple markets
• Strong commercial acumen and experience supporting sponsorship and client-driven event initiatives
• Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Calm, solutions-oriented and adaptable under pressure, with the ability to pivot quickly when required
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to excellence in execution
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across APAC and internationally as required and ability to adapt to conflicting time zones as needed
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across Asia Pacific markets