Regional Director ASEAN F/H

General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number 2026-MKO-DEF-

Job details

Job title

Regional Director ASEAN F/HEmployment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

• Identify decision makers, networks and industry players in the assigned key areas and for all product items from system down to components for integrators Create frequently updated strategic mappings (typically 2 – 10 years or beyond) of running and future projects per area containing timelines, financial information and further relevant information such as competition movesPropose and initiate potential partnerships and act as representative in relevant associationsCreate awareness within corresponding networks and communities about SAFRAN's capabilities and solutions and position them throughout the project landscape on customer sideFeedback potential gaps and deltas to harvest business opportunities but also propose focus areas if neededIdentify and propose industrial cooperation for maximum probability of successAcquire constant knowledge of technological trends, relative business impacts and opportunitiesReporting of activities to the SVP International Sales Deployment, located in FranceInteraction with SAFRAN entities around the worldManagement of the team and budget.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Willingness to travel within the ASEAN region and to other SAFRAN locationsFluent English; French and/or any regional language is a plus.

• Knowledge of SED product portfolioKnowledge of southeast Asian defense ecosystemProven knowledge of methods and best practices as applied to military salesKnowledge of regulation driven procedures and levers Knowledge of business management and business administrationHave an ability to manage, influence and motivate Safran internal stakeholders from Technical, Operational, Commercial and Legal disciplines as well as an ability to structure the capture to successful conclusionCan actively promote the Group‘s capabilitiesCan track market dynamics and foster close customer working relationships to anticipate future requirementsAbility to act autonomously but with a clear team focusExcellent communication skills and an affinity to present at exhibitions and conferencesTrack and report on customer satisfactionAbility to work in a complex matrix internal reporting structureAbility to work in a multicultural environmentNetworking abilities and strong communicator Track record as active military/agency or industry member within decision makers community is a plusWillingness to travel within the ASEAN region and to other SAFRAN locationsFluent English; French and/or any regional language is a plus.

Job location

Job location

Europe, France, Ile de France, HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92)City (-ies)

Singapour

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

French (Fluent)