Chief of Staff to the President of APAC (H/F)

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and 
publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, 
fairness and transparency.

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range 
of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, 
with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that 
combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for 
artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with 
leading global digital service providers.

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove 
Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion 
streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 
leading industry awards.

Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law. 
Ready to set the tone with Believe ?

The Chief of Staff to the President APAC is a trusted advisor and operational enabler, responsible for ensuring efficiency in decision-making, managing priorities and optimizing processes to support regional leadership across India, Greater China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Operating at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, the role helps structure priorities, anticipate issues, and ensure timely follow-through on high-impact initiatives. 
 
The Chief of Staff plays an active role in executive governance, strategic projects, and selected M&A or transformation topics, while acting as a key interface with Central office and Group leadership. Success in this role requires strong judgment, cross-cultural sensitivity, and the ability to operate effectively across different markets, seniority levels, and time zones

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Project & Operational Management (APAC) 

• Lead or support the delivery of selected regional projects, ensuring alignment with APAC strategic objectives. 

• Track project milestones, dependencies, and risks across markets, proactively addressing roadblocks to maintain momentum. 

• Ensure the President APAC’s involvement is focused on high-impact initiatives, filtering and structuring topics that do not require direct executive oversight. 

• Maintain clear visibility on key priorities, keeping leadership informed while ensuring teams remain aligned and accountable. 

• Design and continuously improve regional business rhythms, including APAC leadership calls, market reviews, and ExCo pre-alignments. 

Governance & Executive Cadence 

• Structure and manage governance processes, including APAC leadership meetings, strategic reviews, and coordination with Group ExCo. 

• Ensure all meetings have a clear purpose, with well-prepared agendas, high-quality pre-reads, and clearly framed decision points. 

• Facilitate productive discussions, ensuring decisions are well documented and next steps clearly defined. 

• Follow up on action items, track accountability, and ensure disciplined execution across markets. 

• Act as guardian of executive time and decision quality. 

Regional Coordination & Leadership Alignment 

• Act as a central liaison between the President APAC and country leaders across India, Greater China, Japan, and SEA. 

• Proactively identify urgent, sensitive, or high-impact topics requiring attention or escalation. 

• Ensure issues are addressed at the right level and at the right timing, avoiding both under- and over-escalation. 

• Foster alignment and collaboration across diverse markets within a matrixed organization. 

Strategy & Transformation Support 

• Support the President APAC on strategic initiatives, including market assessments, organizational evolution, and transformation programs. 

• Ensure strong linkage between strategic intent and operational delivery across APAC markets. 

Communication & Central Office Interface 

• Ensure seamless communication between APAC markets and Central functions. 

• Act as a key interface between the President APAC and Group ExCo. 

• Prepare executive-level materials for strategic reviews, board discussions, and regional performance updates. 

• Reinforce APAC’s strategic priorities and ensure consistent, structured information flow upward and downward. 

• 6+ Years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, transformation, or similar roles. 

• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across markets and time zones. 

• Demonstrated exposure to executive-level governance or strategic discussions. 

• Demonstrated interest in strategy, transformation, and executive-level problem solving 

• Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, actionable insights. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence without formal authority. 

• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters. 

• Ability to influence without authority and operate credibly with executives. 

• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, or another major Asian language strongly preferred. 

• Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse business and cultural contexts. 

This role is well-suited for a high-potential executive seeking exposure to regional leadership, strategy, and transformation topics, with the opportunity to evolve into broader strategic or senior leadership roles over time. 

SET THE TONE WITH US:

​Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  ​

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​

​We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. ​

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​

ROCK THE JOB ​

• Tailor-made training and coaching program ​

• Remote working policy​

• A wellness program "Pauses" with many activities and animations in-house​

• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant​

• Individual or family health insurance​

• CSE benefits ​

• A rooftop​

• A gym with free classes​

​SING IN HARMONY ​

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package “Forfait mobilité durable” => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint​

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)​

​We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.