Regional Executive - Leadership Development

at  Duke Corporate Education

At Duke Corporate Education, we empower leaders at all levels to be catalysts of change in their organizations and, ultimately, in society. By designing and delivering best in class advisory, leadership development and change management programs, we accelerate business leaders and their teams to build for the future. We are immensely proud to be the premier global provider of leadership solutions in context, consistently top-ranked by the Financial Times. With delivery in over 85 countries, we partner with clients to co-create the right solution for any level of leadership. Together, we transform leaders and business, creating sustainable impact at scale and speed.
Our global team have an enviable track record of delivering some of the most scaled, impactful and innovative learning programs and leadership interventions in the world. We deliver highly strategic advisory input and customized leadership development to help global clients achieve business transformation using leadership as a lever. Our global client book of FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients and entrepreneurial environment will offer you significant opportunities for personal and professional development, and the freedom to excel.
We are hiring a Regional Managing Director to lead our business in South Africa. This is a pivotal executive role, leading business development and growth, increasing our market share, and delivering excellence to clients, aligned with Duke CE’s vision and brand.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strategic Business Leadership: High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Achieves measurable growth targets, and contributes to talent, product, team, and skill development.
• Business Development : Leads business growth, demonstrating a proven ability to win and close deals, while expanding an external network.
• Leadership: Effectively lead teams, delivering measurable results through regular feedback, motivating a high-performance culture, and inspiring, supporting, coaching, and developing successful teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Proven ability to build strong sustainable relationships with clients at C Suite level, showcasing strong client relationship management skills, and contributing to overall client satisfaction and success at a strategic level. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrated skills in bringing forward creative ideas and implementing innovation in learning.
• Personal Branding and Gravitas: Has a personal brand with measurable impact and projects confidence under pressure.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree required.
• A proven track record with achievements such as an annual growth rate exceeding 8%.
• Considerable professional experience in human capital or learning & development at a senior level.
• Previous successful leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and win business with quantifiable results. Considerable experience in leading RFP processes.
• Requires domestic and international travel.

Team Leadership - Inspire and lead the South Africa team, driving engagement, development and career opportunity.
Business Development: Develop a regional strategy and lead efforts to develop and grow institutional clients through strategic business development activity.
Marketing: Own regional marketing efforts, enhancing brand awareness with measurable outcomes, including execution against strategic marketing opportunities and representation at conferences.
Financial Performance: Drive regional growth, manage the P&L and deliver against financial targets
Operational Success: Implement processes and systems with measurable impact, ensuring alignment with global initiatives.
Client Management: Own, manage, and develop the relationship with key clients, ensuring excellent client experiences. Oversea successful project management and program delivery, acting as a point of escalation and resolving complex client issues.
Organizational Leadership: Collaborate across geographies, actively participate in global projects, and contribute to institutional thought leadership.