Integrated Strategy Lead APAC

About DentsuLed by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.www.dentsu.comRole Title: Integrated Strategy Partner, APACRole PurposeIn the realm of strategic problem-solving, we are more than a team—we are a collective of visionary thinkers united by a passion for creativity, customer experience (CX), and media. As part of a T-shaped team structure, each member brings deep expertise in a core discipline while thinking laterally across B2C and B2B domains. This enables us to seamlessly navigate the intersections of strategy, innovation, and execution.This senior role is designed to lead strategic excellence across APAC markets, contributing to broader regional initiatives. About the APAC Integrated Strategy Team As a dynamic part of the dentsu network, our team transforms complex client challenges into opportunities for growth. We collaborate across disciplines and markets, leveraging our horizontal integration to deliver innovative, future-facing solutions.Future-Facing, Never Before: We architect transformative growth strategies that propel brands into the future.Innovating to Impact: We design experiences that shape culture, drive societal change, and define modern creativity.Intentional Problem-Solving: We interrogate briefs to uncover core challenges and craft expansive, platform-level ideas that shift behavior and embed in culture.Purposeful Simplicity: We deliver elegant, scalable strategies that are swift to implement and impactful.A Force for Good: Guided by Sanpo Yoshi, we believe in creating work that strengthens connections between people and the brands that serve them.Champions of the ‘++’: We transcend silos, integrating creative, media, CX, production, and specialist capabilities to deliver holistic solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipServe as a senior strategic partner across APAC, shaping and elevating strategic deliverables in collaboration with local market teams.Act as an extension of market strategy, insight, and planning teams to troubleshoot, co-create, and inspire best-in-class thinking.Client PartnershipLead strategic engagements with key global and regional clients, aligning with Integrated Client Leads and Practice Area Leaders to drive growth across APAC.Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, guiding them through complex strategic challenges.Business Development & Pitch LeadershipFrame strategic challenges and develop insight-driven narratives for new business opportunities.Partner with growth and client leads to position dentsu as the strategic partner of choice.Thought Leadership & Industry EngagementDevelop and cascade industry-leading thought leadership in collaboration with internal marketing and comms teams.Build external relationships with thought leaders and third-party partners to enhance market presence and credibility.Team Development & LeadershipPotential to grow and lead a team of strategists, fostering development through training, certifications, and best practice alignment.Cultivate a collaborative culture that promotes knowledge-sharing and the creation of award-winning work.Innovation & Emerging SolutionsSpearhead innovation initiatives leveraging data, AI, and digital solutions to create future-ready marketing strategies.Cross-Market CollaborationCollaborate horizontally with the wider APAC strategy community, contributing expert perspectives to regional initiatives and knowledge exchange.Key QualificationsBachelor’s Degree required.12–15 years of experience in strategy, data-driven marketing, creative, CX, and omni-channel marketing.Proven leadership in strategic development within agency, client, or consulting environments.Strong thought leadership and ability to simplify complex ideas into actionable strategies.Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.Demonstrated success in matrixed organizations, driving alignment across diverse teams.Willingness to travel across APAC markets.Our dentsu valuesWe have 8 ways we Never Before and hire against them. 1. We Dream Loud, 2. We Inspire Change, 3. We Team Without Limits, 4. We all Lead, 5. We Make It Real, 6. We Climb High, 7. We Choose Excitement, 8. We Are A Force For Good.