General Manager - Organisational Development Asia Pacific

Lead transformational learning & development strategies across the Asia Pacific region for a global market leader.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager – Organisational Development to drive organisational capability and leadership excellence across our Asia Pacific operations. This senior leadership role will partner closely with key stakeholders in the region and with our global headquarters to design, implement, and embed strategies that inspire growth, engagement, and performance at every level.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Human Resources Asia Pacific, you will lead the design and execution of innovative learning and organisational development strategies that support our people and our business goals. You’ll take ownership of leadership and management development programs, talent and succession planning, performance frameworks, culture and engagement initiatives, and change management programs that strengthen our workforce for the future.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) strategy for the APAC region
• Implement leadership, management, and professional development initiatives that build organisational capability
• Drive talent management and succession planning to ensure a strong leadership pipeline
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver cultural transformation and change management strategies
• Oversee the performance management framework, including goal setting, coaching, and capability building
• Lead, mentor, and develop the L&D team to achieve strategic objectives
• Collaborate with global OD teams to align APAC programs with worldwide standards

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a proven track record in leading organisational development and learning strategies at a senior level, ideally within a complex, multi-country business. You will combine strategic vision with practical implementation skills and a passion for developing people.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in L&D, OD, or related HR leadership roles, preferably in the B2B sector
• Strong background in designing and delivering leadership and talent programs
• Expertise in performance management and succession planning
• Proven ability to manage cultural transformation and change initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams
• Experience with the Korn Ferry competency model

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related discipline
• Formal adult learning training qualifications will be well regarded

Benefits

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally. 

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.

The Company

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global Materials Handling Equipment company which has enjoyed 50 years of success in the Australian market. The Company has operations in all Australian States and territories as well as many regional locations. The Company Brand is well known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up and leading-edge technology.