Partner with the VP of APAC Publishing & Digital Experiences to shape strategies that drive digital publishing growth across APAC.
Identify new business opportunities, develop go-to-market plans, and secure cross-functional alignment.
Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and business performance to generate actionable insights for senior management.
Support the annual strategic business review and five-year planning process.
Work with Publishing cluster heads to build business cases for new digital opportunities.
Track and evaluate business performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Lead and grow the India publishing licensing business across print, digital, and learning products.
Develop strategies that drive India’s print and digital publishing growth plans and commercial targets.
Identify new business opportunities, build go-to-market plans, and align key stakeholders to support execution.
Manage the India P&L effectively and support sound commercial decision-making.
Requirements
At least 10 years of relevant experience across sales, business development, account or project management, digital platforms, licensing, and retail , including 3+ years of people management experience.
Proven track record of delivering financial targets, leading successful market initiatives, and building effective internal and external partnerships.
Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience operating in a matrixed organization and influencing senior stakeholders and external partners.
Sound understanding of licensing and digital business models, brand and property positioning, retail distribution, and partner capabilities .
Strong consumer and commercial insights, with the ability to interpret data, build clear narratives, and support decision-making.
Strong financial acumen and the ability to translate analysis into practical conclusions and recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluency in English and at least one Indian language preferred.
Benefits
Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success.
The role will manage a direct report focused on APAC business development, align regional digital strategies, and execute localized commercial models to capture the unique high-growth opportunities within the Indian market.
