Director of Strategic Partnerships, Climate - Asia Region

The role is for a Director of Strategic Partnerships, Climate - Asia Region, focused on accelerating zero emission shipping initiatives and building industry partnerships across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. to promote climate leadership and decarbonization in maritime shipping.

Location: Remote (Asia time zone hours, preference for Republic of Korea)

Salary: $67,650–$73,530

Responsibilities

• Identify high-credibility industry and organizations experienced in decarbonizing shipping and evaluate partnership opportunities across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
• Lead outreach and execute MOUs with anchor partners to support recruitment of East Asian companies to zero emission initiatives, projects, and partnerships.
• Co-develop work plans, target lists, relationship maps, and clear divisions of labor with partners.
• Cultivate strong relationships with C-suite leaders at target Asian carriers and cargo owners, leveraging partner networks for senior-level introductions.
• Develop tailored framing, pitch materials, briefing memos, and talking points for executive engagement.
• Design and convene C-suite meetings across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. to advance climate leadership and coalition participation.
• Maintain regular communication to move priority firms toward Net Zero commitments and anchor partner status.
• Co-host high visibility global events (e.g., Davos, COP) with partners.
• Support partnership development, technical scoping, and early-stage collaboration toward future largescale deployment.
• Project manage consultants and/or staff to develop technical analyses, memos, and advocacy products as needed.
• Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies, and in key policy forums.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience managing successful corporate partnerships and advocacy campaigns on a local, national, and international scale.
• Experience in conducting corporate research, including analyzing SEC filings and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports.
• Deep cultural fluency and experience navigating business environments across East Asia.
• Proven track record of relationship building with senior executives or government leaders.
• Experience and expertise in climate, energy, shipping, logistics, supply chain, ESG, maritime decarbonization, or adjacent fields.
• Strong strategic planning, partnership management, and cross-organizational coordination skills.
• Ability to travel across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. as needed.
• A record of accomplishment of achievement in managing and winning campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across cultures.
• Fluency in multiple Asian languages a plus and ability to conduct business in English is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including serving as a public spokesperson and advocate.

Additional Information

• This position is remote and requires working Asia time zone hours, with a preference for physical presence in the Republic of Korea.
• The role involves domestic and likely international travel.
• Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including communities harmed by environmental degradation and underrepresented groups in the environmental movement.
• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under applicable laws.