Executive Director

Executive Director, Global ESG & Regulatory ComplianceLenovo is seeking a strategic, business-solutions-driven leader to serve as Executive Director, Global ESG & Regulatory Compliance. This role reports to the SVP, Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer and is responsible for leading Lenovo's global ESG reporting, sustainability regulatory compliance, and product environmental compliance programs. This role plays a critical part in enabling business growth and market access by ensuring compliance with evolving global regulatory requirements while supporting customer and investor expectations. In addition, the Executive Director oversees enterprise ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001) and aligns ESG and compliance programs with customer sustainability requirements, ecolabel expectations, and commercial needs. Key responsibilities include leading global ESG disclosures (including HKEX and CSRD readiness), defining enterprise ESG strategy and commitments (including net-zero and 2030 ESG KPIs), and managing external ESG ratings and surveys (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, MSCI). The role oversees product and environmental regulatory compliance programs and governance structures, including the Product Compliance Review Board and associated tools and processes, and leads the preparation and delivery of ESG updates and materials to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. The role also owns the systems, tools, and digital infrastructure that enable ESG reporting and regulatory compliance, including advancing automation and AI-enabled capabilities. The Executive Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, engaging regularly with executive teams on ESG performance, regulatory developments, and risk management. The role also supports investor engagement, customer ESG requirements, and external interactions with regulators and industry groups to anticipate and influence evolving standards. This position leads a global, multi-disciplinary team spanning ESG reporting, regulatory compliance, and ISO management systems, and is responsible for building scalable processes and capabilities to manage increasing regulatory complexity.Basic Qualifications:15+ years' experience in ESG, sustainability regulation, regulatory compliance, or related fieldStrong knowledge of global ESG frameworks and regulations, including HKEX, CSRD, and related regimesDemonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable business processes and controlsExperience leading complex, global compliance or reporting programsProven ability to manage large, distributed, and specialized teamsStrong cross-functional leadership and executive stakeholder engagement skillsPreferred Qualifications:Experience managing product and environmental regulatory compliance programsExperience with ESG reporting, data, and compliance tools and platformsFamiliarity with ISO management systems and certification processesExperience supporting investor, customer, and ESG ratings/survey requirementsExperience engaging with senior leadership and contributing to executive-level governance discussionsStrong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and risk management skillsDesired Skills:Strategic agility and ability to operate in a fast-moving, global environmentStrong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholdersAbility to anticipate and proactively manage regulatory and reputational risksCollaborative leadership style with strong team development capabilitiesClear and effective communication skills across technical and executive audiencesThe base salary budgeted range for this position is $200k - 250K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.Lenovo's various benefits can be found on compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is August 27, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.