Director, Corporate Strategy & BD

About The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.

The Walt Disney Company established a commercial presence in the Japanese market with the founding of a local subsidiary in 1959. In April 2000, it took control of Disney’s business interests in Japan (except Tokyo Disney Resort®) with the integration of all local subsidiaries and affiliates and in August 2002, it renamed itself The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. Today WDCJ is involved in a diverse range of businesses in Japan, operating in the following core segments - Studios Motion Pictures, Direct-to-Consumer streaming services, Media Networks, Consumer Products, Disney Store, Games and Parks & Resorts.

Job Description

Position Title:

Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

LOB:

Corporate Strategy & Business Development

Location:

Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.

Report Line:

SVP, GM DTC / Corporate Strategy & Business Development, APAC

Job Summary:

Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) is responsible for developing strategies to drive long-term growth for the company. CSBD team works closely with the leaders of all businesses to drive and support strategy development and execution.

We seek a candidate with experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting in Japan. This role requires a proven record of driving deal/strategy partnership experience, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent teamwork, effective communication in both Japanese and English, and the ability to collaborate across a diverse range of stakeholders, including multiple levels of business and functional teams within TWDC.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the overall Japan strategy, M&A, and new business initiatives in Japan
  • Drive TWDC’s Long Range Plan process and ad-hoc strategy reviews
  • Track, compile, analyze, and extract insights from key data needed to inform business strategies, such as industry trends, competitive analysis, and research to inform business strategies
  • Develop business plans to capture new business opportunities and key growth initiatives
• Support the country and DTC GM in identifying, analyzing, and executing potential M&A and/or strategic partnerships in Japan in light of the local strategy
• Provide guidance, advice, and analytical support on strategy for all LOBs, including DTC and theatrical businesses in the local market
• Influence, engage, and gain buy-in to deliver strategic planning and growth objectives
• Support strategy execution and organizational transformation

Professional Qualifications and Experiences

• At least 10 years’ experience in top-tier investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting in Japan with a proven record of deal experience (required)
• Strong understanding of media and content landscape in Japan
• A high level of familiarity with digital platform – SVOD; Preferably comes with relevant experience in digital space or e-commerce players/platforms
• Project management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid experience in stakeholder management
• MBA from a top business school with 6+ years of post-MBA experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to influence, persuade and engage in communication at all levels of the organization
• Outstanding project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent teamwork capabilities
• Ability to think pragmatically and ability to drive executions
• Superior verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to develop cogent arguments and present them concisely to a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
• Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to leverage on data to develop strategy/decisions
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Good cultural sensitivity
• Champion of Change