Head of Energy; Corporate Communication

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors. Talented people delivering award-winning campaigns. Expanding client relationships into new markets or services. Making strategic acquisitions. TEAM LEWIS has won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is TEAM LEWIS Foundation. In January 2021, there was a need to respond to the challenges the COVID pandemic brought to communities and charitable organisations. TEAM LEWIS saw that support was crucial and change was needed to make that happen. Our local causes scheme was launched. Every member of TEAM LEWIS can nominate a local cause close to their heart to receive a cash donation.

In addition, nominated causes can also benefit from a donation in kind of expertise, time, and resources. In the past year TEAM LEWIS has donated almost $2million to 445 causes around the world.

The Head of Energy, APAC will drive the growth of TEAM LEWIS’ new energy practice across the APAC region, working in collaboration with the regional management team.

With a focus on maximizing revenue growth opportunities, the Head of Energy will mandate teams to exceed client expectations whilst ensuring operational excellence. This leader will provide counsel on risk preparedness, live crisis response, and reputational resilience. They will shape strong, long-term relationships with clients, positioning TEAM LEWIS as an indispensable and strategic partner in achieving goals and objectives.

The Head of Energy will lead notable new business credential presentations and pitches and ensure the smooth onboarding of client wins. They will bring holistic thinking to tackling client briefs and problem-solving. Understanding the macro-economic, political and cultural trends that clients face, the Head of Energy’s strategic and transformational insights will enthuse clients to be braver and invest budget to break new communications ground.

Engaged with the evolving artificial intelligence landscape, the Head of Energy will actively explore how AI-driven insights and tools can elevate strategic communications and drive superior client outcomes.

• Practice leadership: define and implement the practice vision, strategy and commercial targets
• Client counsel: act as a senior advisor to major accounts on energy transition, decarbonization, Net Zero and crisis preparedness. Provide hands-on leadership in managing crises: including training with simulation exercises and live incident response
• Campaign leadership: shape and oversee campaigns that position clients as leaders in clean power, innovation, and UN climate initiatives. Ensure campaigns integrate earned, owned, shared and paid strategies. Ensure that KPIs and service agreements are defined
• Growth & profitability: drive new business opportunities, lead pitches and convert prospects into long-term clients. Maintain profitability across and ensure commercial discipline
• Collaboration & cascade: work to cascade opportunities across the region. Ensure smooth coordination of knowledge and resources
• Team development: recruit, coach and develop consultants in the practice. Foster a high-performance culture and build future leaders in the discipline. Promote a culture of innovation and curiosity, especially around AI, for continuous professional improvement
• Reputation building: position TEAM LEWIS externally as a leading corporate consultancy in the energy sector. Represent the practice at industry forums and in media commentary

Ambitious, dynamic and positive, you have proven experience of leading and growing an energy portfolio for an agency. A “hunter” of new business, your network is extensive and your reputation is strong. You have a track record of winning and retaining major accounts as well as driving organic growth from existing clients. A strategic thinker, you enjoy counselling c-suite clients and devising stakeholder engagement campaigns that build trust and drive change.

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