Business Development Director (Health & Wellness)

On behalf of our client, a leading multinational brand consultancy and experience platform, we are seeking a commercial leader to set up, launch, and scale a healthspan and wellness platform. You will spearhead this initiative from the ground up, bringing innovative concepts, sharp market insights, and up-to-date industry trends to build high-value products, secure corporate sponsors, drive sales, and nurture an active paid community across key regional markets. Key Responsibilities Set up and design innovative healthspan and wellness products, including tiered memberships, private workshops, VIP salons, and regional summits. Monitor regional market trends and consumer insights to set competitive pricing and build forward-thinking packages for global partners. Take full ownership of the business unit's profit and loss, executing commercial strategies to meet revenue and margin goals. Conceptualize, pitch, and close high-value sponsorship deals with luxury, health tech, and consumer lifestyle brands. Develop data-driven ticketing models and pricing structures to boost conversion rates and maximize event revenue. Design community engagement strategies, loyalty perks, and ambassador networks to drive membership and ongoing retention. Partner with internal strategy, marketing, and production teams to build a cohesive brand story and project calendar. Requirements Minimum 8 years of experience in marketing, business development, or agency roles, ideally spanning luxury, wellness, private membership clubs, dietary supplement R&D and commercialization, or broader consumer sectors. Passionate advocate for healthspan and wellness, with deep regional market awareness, trend intelligence, and active network connections across Asia. Proven commercial track record in conceptualizing and scaling business initiatives within luxury, agency services, hospitality, premium events, or consumer sectors. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative product formats and immersive consumer experiences. Strong sponsorship acumen with an established network to pitch, package, and secure high-value corporate partnerships. Excellent written and spoken English, with exceptional communication and presentation skills suitable for executive-level pitching.