Director / Senior Director, Strategic Leasing & Global Partnerships

Our client is a leading integrated lifestyle real estate group with a diversified portfolio spanning retail, lifestyle destinations, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and commercial assets.

As part of its continued growth and asset transformation strategy, the organization is seeking a commercially driven leader to spearhead strategic leasing and global partnership initiatives across its portfolio.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape landmark destinations by securing world-class brands, experiences, and strategic partnerships that drive long-term value creation and strengthen destination positioning.

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development

• Develop and execute strategies to attract world-class retail, luxury, lifestyle, entertainment, wellness, hospitality, and F&B brands.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships that extend beyond traditional leasing arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with brand principals, operators, investors, developers, and regional decision-makers.
• Evaluate emerging consumer trends, new business models, and international concepts to support future growth initiatives.
  
  

Strategic Leasing & Destination Development

• Lead leasing and commercial activities across new and existing developments.
• Develop tenant and partnership strategies aligned with destination positioning and commercial objectives.
• Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements with local and international stakeholders.
• Secure key anchor tenants, flagship concepts, destination attractions, and experiential offerings.
  
  

Portfolio Growth & Commercial Leadership

• Collaborate closely with development, marketing, operations, finance, legal, and project teams.
• Provide market intelligence, competitor analysis, commercial insights, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated lifestyle destinations and mixed-use environments.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Represent the organization in discussions and negotiations with senior executives, investors, operators, and international brands.
• Build trusted long-term relationships across local, regional, and global markets.
• Present commercial opportunities and recommendations to executive leadership.
  
  

The Successful Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Strategic Leasing
  • Commercial Partnerships
  • Business Development
  • Luxury Retail
  • Hospitality Development
  • Destination Development
  • Mixed-use Real Estate
  • International Brand Expansion
• Demonstrated experience working with international brands, operators, developers, investors, or strategic partners.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to develop meaningful partnerships and drive business growth.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
  
  

Preferred Backgrounds

We welcome applications from professionals who have gained experience across:

• Luxury Retail & Luxury Brand Groups
• International Retail Expansion
• Hospitality & Lifestyle Brands
• Commercial Real Estate & Mixed-Use Developments
• Destination Development
• Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
• Entertainment, Experiential, and Consumer-Led Concepts

Relevant experience may have been gained through global, regional, or local organizations and is not limited to any specific company or market.

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of some of Thailand's most significant lifestyle, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use destinations while working closely with senior leadership and key industry stakeholders.

Candidates with regional or international exposure, strong global networks, and a passion for creating commercially successful destinations are highly encouraged to apply.

Desired Skills and Experience

Strategic Leasing, Global Partnerships, Business Development, Luxury Retail, Retail Development, Destination Development, Commercial Real Estate, Mixed-Use Development, Hospitality Development, Brand Partnerships, International Brand Expansion, Commercial Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Asset Management, Commercial Strategy