Director/Executive Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Korea/APAC

Job ID 10095373 Location Seoul, South Korea Business The Walt Disney Company (APAC) Date posted Jul. 15, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) is responsible for developing strategies to drive long-term growth for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC). CSBD team works closely with the leaders of all businesses to drive and support strategy development and execution.

We seek a candidate with experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity in Korea. This role requires a proven record of driving deal/strategy partnership experience, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent teamwork, effective communication in both Korean and English, and the ability to collaborate across a diverse range of stakeholders, including multiple levels of business and functional teams within TWDC.

Responsibilities:

Lead and drive the overall Korea strategy, M&A, and new business initiatives in Korea
- Drive TWDC’s Long Range Plan process and ad-hoc strategy reviews
- Track, compile, analyze, and extract insights from key data needed to inform business strategies, such as industry trends, competitive analysis, and research to inform business strategies
- Develop business plans to capture new business opportunities and key growth initiatives
Support the country and DTC GMs in identifying, analyzing, and executing potential M&A and/or strategic partnerships in Korea in light of the local strategy. Manage and build business relationships and partnerships to drive corporate-wide strategies
Define the development and execution of key growth initiatives. Lead thinking on how TWDC should develop and implement content, distribution and technology strategies in their broadest sense
Provide guidance, advice, and analytical support on strategy for all LOBs, including DTC and theatrical businesses in the local market
Influence, engage, and gain buy-in to deliver strategic planning and growth objectives
Support strategy execution and organizational transformation

Professional Qualifications and Experiences

At least 12 years’ experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, private equity in Korea with a proven record of deal experience (required)
Strong understanding of media and content landscape in Korea and a high level of familiarity with digital platform
Proven track record of successfully leading a multi-functional Strategy/BD team to achieve overall business goals. Excellent teamwork and leadership capabilities
MBA from a top business school with 8+ years of post-MBA experience preferred

Skills

Ability to influence, persuade and engage in communication at all levels of the organization
Outstanding project management skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent teamwork capabilities
Ability to think pragmatically and ability to drive executions
Superior verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills
Creative mindset with the ability to leverage on data to develop strategy/decisions
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
Good cultural sensitivity
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About The Walt Disney Company (APAC):

For over 70 years, The Walt Disney Company has been entertaining consumers in Asia Pacific – and enriching people’s lives. Today’s consumer can discover new branded experiences in many ways and in many markets from Australia, New Zealand, Mainland China, Japan, Korea to Southeast Asia.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Korea), LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).

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