Business Development Director - Fiber Optics (Data center, AI)

Location Bangkok
Discipline Manufacturing Industrial
Job reference BBBH57288_1747627841
Salary Negotiable
Job startdate
Consultant email [email protected]

Location: Thailand (Southeast Asia)

Business Development Director
to lead a Fiber Optics Production & Lab Test (FOPLT) division - a strategic growth engine powering the next generation of AI infrastructure. Based in Thailand, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of optical technologies across Southeast Asia and global markets.

Responsibilites:

  • Lead regional and global business development strategy for our FOPLT unit, with a focus on high-growth markets in Asia.
  • Drive new product adoption, secure design wins, and expand our customer base with new logo acquisition.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on Lab & Production (L&P) solutions.
  • Collaborate with global account teams to manage Tier 1 customers and align cross-regional strategies.
  • Champion sales enablement, including training, QBRs, and product awareness campaigns.
  • Provide market intelligence to influence R&D and product direction in the fast-evolving AI fiber optics landscape.

Qualification:

  • 15+ years in Product Line Management (PLM) or Business Development in fiber optic test and measurement.
  • Deep technical knowledge of fiber optics, especially in lab and production environments.
  • Proven success in data center AI and telecom applications.
  • Strong strategic mindset with a track record of scaling business units and launching new technologies.
  • Degree in Physics or Engineering (MSc or MBA preferred).
  • Fluent in English and open to travel up to 50% across domestic and international locations.