Group Regional Manager Southeast Asia

Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Contract: Permanent

Office/Hybrid: 4/5 days a week in the office with regular travel

Hours: Full time

Job Profile: Associate Director

Salary/annum: RM 321782 RM 591309

Closing Date: 21 February 2026

Security requirements: This role will require security & financial checks that will be carried out.

Description of role:

TWI is seeking an exceptional senior leader to drive our commercial operational and strategic growth across Southeast Asia. This is a highimpact role at the forefront of expanding TWIs presence in one of the worlds most dynamic regions. The Group Regional Manager will shape market strategy strengthen partnerships and ensure the delivery of worldclass training certification professional membership and technical services.

As the senior representative for TWI in Southeast Asia you will champion our values uphold our reputation for technical excellence and lead a diverse regional team to deliver sustainable growth and outstanding customer experience. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires frequent travel across the region with occasional travel to the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a region of strategic importance within a globally respected organisation. You will shape the future of skills development technical excellence and industry capability across Southeast Asia while working with a missiondriven team committed to innovation and impact.

The position also oversees compliance with legal regulatory and accreditation standards manages operational and financial risks ensures strong P&L performance and acts as the primary link between regional offices and TWI headquarters in the UK.

Candidates will bring significant senior management experience across multisite operations demonstrate strong leadership strategic planning financial management and negotiation skills. The role requires analytical decisionmaking the ability to manage multiple priorities and fluency in Malay and English.

Interview process: There will be a two-stage interview process the first round will be on Microsoft Teams & the second round will be carried out in person in the Kuala Lumpur office this will take place week commencing 13th April as panel members are travelling to conduct these in person from the UK.

For further details please follow the Job Description link below:

position will require frequent travel across Southeast Asia and occasional travel to the UK.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design fabrication failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation teamwork and openness this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that its the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation which means we are a Disability Confident Employer. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

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Why Work for TWI

At TWI we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing career growth and worklife balance.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Minimum of 18 days annual leave plus Malaysian public holidays
• Group Hospitalisation & Surgical (GHS) and Group Term Life (GTL) insurance
• RM1500 annual outpatient medical coverage
• Retirement contributions through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
• Ongoing learning development and career progression opportunities
• Onsite parking and other employee perks that make TWI a great place to work

We understand that balancing professional and personal commitments can be challenging. Thats why we continuously review and enhance our family-friendly policies including hybrid working arrangements flexible working options enhanced maternity benefits and paid parental leave.

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week (full-time)
• Monday to Friday 8.00am 5.00pm

At TWI youll find a supportive inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Artificial Intelligence:

At TWI we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We donotuse AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates and were committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers