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About UsFounded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses: Circles. Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.

Life is powered by Circles’ SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity. Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide. Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. About This RoleTo accelerate the growth and evolution of Circles, we are seeking a passionate, driven, and results-oriented executive to lead the development and launch of innovative business verticals beyond our core telco offerings and scale them from 1 to 10. . Reporting directly to the co-founder and CEO, the successful candidate will define the vision, strategy, and execution plan for disruptive products and services.

This role requires strategic thinking to conceptualize and commercialize new ventures, laying the foundation for them to evolve into standalone unicorns of the future. Why this role is uniqueTrue Ownership: As a leader within the organization, you'll own the P&L, strategy, execution, and financing of new ventures. Create New Verticals: Leverage our existing Circles. Life consumer business and Circles B2B platform to expand beyond telco into additional digital verticals. Build a Legacy: Play a critical role in building upon our core foundation and scaling a new business to a 1bio business and beyond.

What You Will DoIdentify Opportunities: Proactively recognize industry, consumer, and technology trends to uncover innovation opportunities. Develop Frameworks: Create and implement plans for new product verticals (e. g. , fintech), collaborating with product managers to conceptualize roadmaps and execute disruptive products and services. Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with new or existing strategic business partners, present product concepts and innovative entry models, and develop opportunities for mutually beneficial outcomes. Scalable Structures: Establish scalable structures and processes within new business verticals, ensuring cost-effective use of resources without hindering potential hyper-growth. Mentorship:

Provide guidance and mentorship to internal teams and emerging entrepreneurs within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and intrapreneurship. Research and Development: Conduct thorough market research to identify gaps and opportunities, informing the development of new business strategies and product offerings. What We Are Looking ForProven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in developing products and services from scratch, ideally covering the entire process from ideation to successful execution. This includes defining and implementing the right processes, operational frameworks, and performance metrics to enable rapid growth. Extensive Experience:

10+ years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in product or service innovation leadership within a B2C digital or B2B business, preferably in fast-paced and competitive environments experiencing rapid growth and expansion. Intrapreneurial Mindset: Demonstrable ability to operate as an "intrapreneur" with a growth mindset, effectively balancing innovation with practical business considerations. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership capabilities with experience in mentoring and developing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that drive business growth. Communication Skills:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including founders, investors, partners, and team members. What We Value At CirclesSpeed & Velocity: We thrive on execution. You’re able to make rapid decisions, iterate quickly, and maintain focus on what drives growth with minimal resources. Efficiency is key. AI-First Mindset: You’re obsessed with how AI can transform every part of the business. You understand that AI isn’t just a tool but a core part of scaling the business. Ownership: At Circles, we take complete ownership of our work.

This role requires someone who is ready to take full responsibility for both product outcomes and business impact. Your work will be key to scaling the business. Ambition & Innovation: We are building a category-defining company. We want you to bring bold, innovative ideas to the table and push the boundaries of what is possible. Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age. To all recruitment agencies:

Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles, employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.