Head of HSE, APAC

As the Head of HSE APAC, you will lead our health, safety, and environmental efforts across the region of Asia and Oceania. This role is both strategic and hands-on—ensuring compliance with regulations, embedding a strong safety culture, and shaping leadership mindset across sites and countries. You will act as a trusted advisor to the regional leadership team while working closely with the global HSE function.

This is a critical leadership role within the regional team, ideal for someone who thrives on driving meaningful change, building trust, and enabling people to work safely and responsibly every day.

The Challenges

• Develop and execute the regional HSE strategy in line with global priorities and local realities.
• Serve as a key member of the regional leadership team, advising on all HSE-related matters.
• Promote a strong HSE culture and engage employees and management in safety initiatives.
• Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and actions implemented.
• Conduct audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments across regional operations.
• Ensure adherence to local laws, industry standards, and company HSE policies.
• Identify HSE training needs and deliver programs that increase awareness and capability.
• Maintain and support ISO certifications and related industry requirements.
• Engage with external stakeholders such as authorities, auditors, clients, and contractors.
• Lead monthly regional HSE forums to strengthen knowledge sharing and accountability.
• Provide support in country expansions, ensuring safe and compliant setups.
• Report HSE performance metrics and improvement plans to Regional SVP and Global HSE.
• Willingness to travel around 10%.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Recognized HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor) preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in HSE, ideally in logistics, shipping, or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in leading HSE across multiple locations or countries.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and training programs.
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, drive change, and build trust.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed.