Vice President - Business Development & Market Strategy

Confidential Search For Senior Leadership Role

A confidential search is being conducted on behalf of a privately held company with operations across multiple jurisdictions. This is a newly created, senior leadership role for a commercially driven executive with a long-term strategic mindset and a track record of building high-value partnerships and commercial frameworks at scale.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of Business Development & Market Strategy will be responsible for developing and executing the organization's commercial growth strategy. This is a genuine builder's role. The successful candidate will have the scope and autonomy to shape markets, build a team, and create lasting commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's business development and market strategy
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and commercial agreements
• Structure and negotiate complex, long-term agreements with partners, customers, and service providers
• Build and maintain a strong external network across relevant industries and stakeholder groups
• Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction
• Develop risk identification and mitigation frameworks related to commercial exposure
• Represent the organization externally at industry events and contribute to brand positioning
• Recruit, build, and lead a business development team over time
• Contribute as a key member of the senior leadership team