Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs - ASEAN (Director)

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

As the Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for ASEAN, you will lead our policy function across the region, shaping legislation and public policy related to our services. You will be responsible for building influential relationships with government policymakers, advancing strategic business opportunities, and serving as a trusted advisor to our Southeast Asian leadership. This role is based in Singapore and is pivotal in elevating Palo Alto Networks' visibility and impact in the cybersecurity policy community.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand and cultivate relationships with key officials and stakeholders to elevate Palo Alto Networks' visibility in ASEAN tech policy communities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive government engagement plan, ensuring strategic positioning in the cybersecurity policy landscape.
• Monitor, analyze, and engage on emerging public policy issues including cybersecurity, AI, data flows, cloud, and privacy.
• Collaborate with the public sector sales team to facilitate strategic business conversations with senior government officials and influencers.
• Partner with JAPAC and U.S. legal and policy teams to ensure consistent global approaches and information sharing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leadership in the ASEAN region, providing insights on policy impacts and government activities.
• Liaise with internal functions (marketing, communications, product) to provide timely public policy positions and support strategic decisions.
• Represent the company's policy positions through written papers, conferences, and industry associations to build our brand as a strategic partner.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant public policy and government affairs experience.
• Strong background engaging on cybersecurity, data flows, privacy, and AI-related government policies.
• Established network of government, academic, and other key influencers within the ASEAN region.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple time zones, countries, and cultures.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• A law degree is considered advantageous.
• Proficiency in any other Southeast Asian language.
• Proven track record in supporting sales teams and a passion for building strategic business relationships.
• Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.

The Team 

The Global Policy and Government Affairs is part of the Global Legal team and works with governments, companies and organisations around the world to foster operational partnerships across industry and government, develop strategic relationships with key government officials, and advise governments on public policy and legislation.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.