Country Director - Thailand

Who We Are

New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs and innovators building the future of clean energy. Across more than 15 countries, we accelerate startups, strengthen clean energy ecosystems, and develop market-based solutions that accelerate the global transition to a clean energy economy.
NEX does not develop or sell energy projects itself. We identify gaps that slow clean-energy adoption and bring together entrepreneurs, companies, investors, public-sector stakeholders and funders to address them. Our work is delivered through practical programs such as startup acceleration, workforce development, grants, training, market-access initiatives and industry partnerships, supported by philanthropic, public-sector and corporate funding.
NEX has operated in Thailand since 2018. Today, the Thailand chapter is focused on two connected areas: scaling Distributed Energy, including rooftop solar workforce and market development; and building new pathways for Industry Decarbonization by connecting relevant technologies and entrepreneurs with corporate needs.

The Role

New Energy Nexus is seeking a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader to strengthen NEX Thailand as a resilient, high-performing organization and a trusted clean-energy market builder.
This is a Thailand-first leadership role. The Country Director will lead the team, strategy, financial sustainability, organizational development, partnerships and program portfolio, with two immediate strategic priorities:

• Strengthen and scale the established Distributed Energy work, ensuring strong delivery, institutional resilience and continued market relevance.
• Assess NEX Thailand's existing assets and market opportunities in Industry Decarbonization, then define priority sectors, validate the business model, and build the partnerships, team and funding needed to develop this vertical.

The Country Director will work across the Thai clean-energy ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs and smaller businesses with corporates, funders, investors, public-sector actors and other partners. They will need to understand the interests, constraints and incentives of different market participants and turn those insights into practical programs, partnerships and funding opportunities.
NEX Thailand operates with a lean team. The successful candidate will therefore be equally comfortable setting direction, representing the organization externally and doing the hands-on work of building teams, systems and delivery capacity. They will build on what already exists while taking ownership of what comes next.

Core Accountabilities & Key Responsibilities

Lead Vision, Strategy & Organizational Growth

• Lead and execute a focused multi-year strategy for NEX Thailand around Distributed Energy and Industry Decarbonization.
• Use local-market analysis, partner insight and evidence to identify market gaps where NEX can create distinctive value and measurable impact.
• Make deliberate choices about where the chapter should - and should not - focus, balancing current delivery with longer-term growth opportunities.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear annual priorities, workplans, organizational goals and program or partnership platforms.
• Monitor changes in policy, technology, funding and market demand and adapt the chapter's direction when evidence requires it.

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Build on existing and adjacent relationships to develop a diversified pipeline of foundation, corporate, public-sector, multilateral and philanthropic funding opportunities, with support from NEX's global leadership.
• Shape credible, fundable programs and partnerships that respond to real market needs and strengthen NEX Thailand's long-term sustainability.
• Lead or contribute substantially to proposal development, funder engagement, partnership negotiations and relationship management.
• Develop strategic partnerships across the clean-energy ecosystem that improve program delivery, market access and organizational impact.
• Communicate NEX Thailand's results, learning and value proposition credibly to funders, partners, the global NEX network and the wider ecosystem.
• Oversee annual budgeting, financial planning, resource allocation and organizational performance.

Program Implementation & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative team and ensure NEX Thailand delivers consistently strong results.
• Assess current capabilities and build the team, management practices and operating rhythm needed for the next phase of the chapter's development.
• Ensure the established Distributed Energy portfolio delivers high-quality outcomes in workforce development, entrepreneur support and market activation.
• Lead the validation and development of Industry Decarbonization by assessing market gaps, corporate demand, potential sectors, technologies, partners and sustainable delivery models.
• Oversee NEX Thailand's portfolio of startup acceleration, commercialization, workforce development and ecosystem programs.
• Ensure programs are informed by market evidence, entrepreneur and partner feedback, and clear impact objectives.
• Build long-term program platforms and organizational capabilities rather than relying only on one-off projects or grants.
• Establish appropriate impact measurement, learning and reporting practices, and use evidence to improve programs and resource allocation.
• Develop team members as credible external representatives and future leaders, and foster an inclusive culture of learning, ambition, accountability and care.

Organizational Governance & Operations

• Establish clear roles, decision rights, management practices and ways of working that enable accountability, collaboration, transparency and autonomy.
• Oversee appropriate legal, governance and operational arrangements for NEX Thailand and ensure compliance with local regulations and NEX global policies.
• Oversee financial management, organizational risk and operational performance.