About ASPIRE Executive Academy ASPIRE Executive Academy provides executive education and corporate learning solutions designed to strengthen leadership capabilities, enhance strategic decision-making, and support organizational transformation. Our programmes develop practical capabilities in leadership, strategy, corporate governance, innovation, and management development. We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded professional to lead the development of our Open Executive Education portfolio across South Asia. The Opportunity The Regional Director will drive regional growth by developing strategic partnerships, attracting senior professionals to open-enrolment programmes, and building sustainable commercial opportunities. This flexible freelance/part-time opportunity suits a professional with established corporate networks, an understanding of executive development, and a proven ability to generate business and develop partnerships. Working with ASPIRE's leadership team, faculty, and programme managers, you will identify priority markets, strengthen corporate and institutional relationships, expand participant recruitment channels, and contribute to regional revenue growth. Geographic Scope and Priority Markets Core markets: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Priority business centres include Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Dhaka, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Colombo. Additional prospect markets: Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. The focus will be on developing corporate relationships, institutional partnerships, and participant recruitment opportunities across the region.

Key Responsibilities
Regional strategy: Identify priority markets, industries, and customer segments; assess market demand and develop regional growth initiatives. Business development: Build relationships with CEOs, board members, senior executives, CHROs, and corporate Learning & Development leaders. Participant recruitment: Attract executives, senior managers, board members, entrepreneurs,



and high-potential professionals to ASPIRE's open-enrolment programmes. Corporate partnerships: Develop relationships with multinational corporations, conglomerates, financial institutions, technology companies, manufacturers, and family-owned businesses. Institutional engagement: Establish partnerships with chambers of commerce, business associations, universities, qualified networks, and corporate academies. Programme development: Collaborate with faculty and programme teams to position programmes in leadership, strategy, corporate governance, board effectiveness, and organizational transformation. Commercial growth: Generate qualified leads, develop a sustainable business pipeline, support enrolments, and contribute to revenue generation and repeat business. Market representation: Represent ASPIRE at relevant executive forums, conferences, and professional networking events. Candidate Profile
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in executive education, management consulting, corporate learning, leadership development, or business development.
• Established professional networks in one or more South Asian markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build senior-level relationships, develop strategic partnerships, and generate business opportunities.
• Understanding of executive education, corporate training, and leadership development needs.
• Experience marketing or selling open-enrolment programmes is an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.




• Professional fluency in English; relevant South Asian language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with an international team.
• An entrepreneurial, results-oriented approach to market development and revenue generation. Experience with multinational corporations, regional conglomerates, financial institutions, family-owned enterprises, or international education partnerships will be an advantage.

What We Offer
• Flexible freelance/part-time engagement.
• An opportunity to develop ASPIRE's executive education presence across South Asia.
• Collaboration with international faculty, senior executives, and corporate partners.
• Autonomy to develop markets, establish partnerships, and shape regional growth initiatives.
• Potential for a longer-term professional relationship/partnership as ASPIRE expands internationally. How Success Will Be Measured Success will be assessed against agreed objectives, including:
• Development of regional markets and corporate networks.
• Qualified business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Participant recruitment and confirmed enrolments.
• Revenue generated through programmes and partnerships.
• Growth of the commercial pipeline.
• Repeat participation, partner retention, and participant satisfaction. Specific targets will be agreed in line with the engagement model and regional priorities.

How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn Easy Apply or email their CV and a brief introduction to [email protected]. Email subject: South Asia – Regional Director, Open Executive Education Please highlight your relevant experience, professional networks across South Asia, and achievements in business development, participant recruitment, partnership development, or revenue generation. Indicate the markets in which you can contribute directly to ASPIRE's regional growth.

📌 Regional Development Director (India)
🏢 ASPIRE Executive Education
📍 India