Vice President - Europe

About UsHengbao International (HBI) is the Singapore-based global arm of Hengbao Co Ltd (SZSE: 002104), a publicly listed high-tech leader with over 30 years of smart-card, digital-payment and IoT innovation. Backed by advanced R&D and production hubs in Singapore and China, our solutions stem from contactless IC cards and payment terminals to scalable ticketing systems and cybersecurity platforms, power banking, telecom, transport, public services and fintech around the world. Join our 1,500-strong team to drive high-impact deployments across APAC, MEA, EU and LATAM, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure, connected ecosystems.

The RoleWe’re seeking a driven VP to launch Hengbao’s presence in Europe, and drive rapid growth across BFSI, fintech, and/or telecommunications in Europe. You’ll own P&L, craft a go-to-market business plan—covering product strategies, sales forecasts, partnerships or acquisitions, and infrastructure investments—and then recruit and scale a high-performance team. We welcome leaders from diverse backgrounds: fintech or payments Country Managers; Telco GMs; market-entry consultants; enterprise-software heads; startup COOs; PE/VC portfolio executives; e-commerce country leads; or seasoned banking technology directors.

If you’ve built and led teams to hit ambitious targets in emerging markets, we want to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Build a detailed regional business plan, including product-line roadmaps, sales projections, JV or target-acquisition strategies, and CapEx requirements. Organization & Talent: Design a phased organization chart and hiring roadmap; lead interviewing, recruitment, and team-structure optimization to scale capabilities in line with business milestones. P&L & Target Ownership: Deliver on annual revenue, margin, and market-share goals as part of the broader EU performance objectives. OKR Management:

Establish clear, measurable OKRs for all direct reports and ensure alignment and accountability across the regional team. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with Telcos, Tier-1 banks, regulators, and fintech partners; negotiate major contracts and partnership agreements. Performance Reporting: Track and report regularly on key financial and operational metrics, adapting strategy based on market feedback and competitive dynamics.

Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced finance/business qualification preferred10+ years’ senior leadership in the EU BFSI/Telco market, with proven P&L accountabilityDemonstrated success selling digital-security, payment-technology, smart-card solutions, or module packaging to banks, telcos and financial regulatorsStrong strategic-planning, financial-modeling, and investment-analysis skillsProven ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performance teams in emerging-market environmentsExceptional stakeholder-management, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication abilitiesFluent in English; additional regional languages a plus