Industry Lead


Tokyo
Permanent
Negotiable
Environmental
PR/590067_1777283375
Industry Lead

About the Organisation

A climate‑focused philanthropic platform dedicated to accelerating Japan's clean economy transition. The organisation convenes senior stakeholders across industry, finance, and government to unlock investment, scale implementation, and align decarbonisation with competitiveness and energy security.

Role Overview

The Industry Sector Lead is responsible for engaging Japan's industrial and financial ecosystem to translate national GX ambition into tangible investment and industrial transformation. The role requires deep sector credibility and senior relationships across energy, manufacturing, mobility, and finance, enabling the platform to convene board‑level actors and mobilise coalitions around shared commercial and transition objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industry Engagement & Coalition Building
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives, board members, and industry bodies
  • Convene industry‑led coalitions to accelerate decarbonisation across priority sectors
  • Engage financial institutions and investors to align capital with transition opportunities
2. Campaign Design & Execution
  • Design and lead campaigns that convert corporate GX commitments into real investment and implementation
  • Identify barriers to industrial transition and coordinate solutions across policy, finance, and supply chains
  • Support the development of flagship initiatives demonstrating scalable transition models
3. Strategic Representation & Influence
  • Represent the platform in senior industry forums, advisory bodies, and international engagements
  • Act as a bridge between industry, government, and philanthropic stakeholders
  • Contribute market insight and sector intelligence to overall organisational strategy

Qualifications

  • 20+ years' experience in senior roles within industry, finance, or industry associations
  • Deep understanding of Japan's industrial structure and GX landscape
  • Established board‑level and C‑suite network across relevant sectors
  • Track record of influencing strategic investment and cross‑company collaboration

Key Competencies

  • Commercial and strategic credibility at senior levels
  • Ability to convene and influence diverse stakeholders
  • Strong judgement and pragmatic approach to transition challenges
  • Ability to operate independently while aligned with organisational strategy

Why Join

  • Opportunity to shape the direction of Japan's industrial decarbonisation
  • Work alongside senior decision‑makers across industry and finance
  • Platform to translate ambition into real‑world, scalable impact

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