Director, Business Development & Origination, Asia Low Carbon Fuels (7278)

## Description

Department: Low Carbon Fuels

Location: Singapore (Preferred) / Asia-Pacific

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: President, Low Carbon Fuels

• Travel Required: Up to 50% FLSA Status: Exempt
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About the Organization

At Anew, we are passionate about delivering impact in a decarbonizing economy. Anew emerged from the February 2022 combination of industry leaders Element Markets and Bluesource as one of the largest and most experienced participants in environmental markets and low-carbon commodities. Backed by TPG Rise, TPG’s global impact investing platform, Anew is accelerating the fight against climate change by helping organizations align their sustainability goals with practical, market-based solutions.

With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Anew develops and delivers innovative environmental and energy solutions that create value for customers while advancing meaningful climate outcomes.

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General Summary

The Director, Business Development & Origination, Asia – Low Carbon Fuels will lead Anew’s commercial growth efforts across the Asia-Pacific region, with responsibility for both market development and commercial origination within the biomethane, liquefied biomethane (LBM), environmental attributes, and broader low-carbon fuels sectors.

Reporting directly to the President, Low Carbon Fuels, this role will be responsible for identifying and developing new commercial opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, securing long-term supply and offtake agreements, and supporting Anew’s expansion throughout Asia. The successful candidate will serve as Anew’s lead commercial representative in the region, building relationships across the maritime, utility, industrial, energy, infrastructure, financial, and government sectors while executing strategies that drive long-term growth and profitability.

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Primary Responsibilities and Competencies

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Business Development & Market Creation

• Lead business development initiatives throughout Asia-Pacific to establish and expand Anew’s presence in low-carbon fuels markets.
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic relationships with biomethane producers, LNG and LBM infrastructure operators, shipping companies, utilities, industrial consumers, commodity traders, developers, and investors.
• Develop new commercial pathways and market structures that accelerate adoption of biomethane and LBM across Asia.
• Represent Anew at industry conferences, customer meetings, government forums, and trade organizations.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders throughout the energy, transportation, and environmental sectors.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities that support Anew’s growth strategy.

Origination & Transaction Execution

• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of long-term supply, offtake, and strategic partnership opportunities throughout Asia-Pacific.
• Originate, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements, including supply contracts, purchase agreements, offtake agreements, structured transactions, and other strategic arrangements.
• Source and evaluate biomethane, LBM, environmental attribute, and low-carbon fuel opportunities that align with Anew’s commercial objectives.
• Lead transaction structuring, commercial negotiations, and contract execution activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support due diligence, pricing, risk assessment, and transaction approvals.

Strategic Leadership

• Support development and execution of Anew’s Asia growth strategy in coordination with the President, Low Carbon Fuels.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations regarding regional supply, demand, pricing, logistics, and regulatory developments.
• Identify opportunities for new products, services, and commercial structures that enhance Anew’s competitive position.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, regulatory, legal, finance, operations, and environmental products teams to support business growth.
• Contribute directly to annual revenue, gross margin, volume, and strategic growth objectives.

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Required Education, Experience and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial experience in energy, LNG, biomethane, environmental commodities, renewable fuels, shipping, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated track record developing commercial opportunities and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience managing customer and partner relationships across Asia-Pacific.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, commercial contracting, and risk management principles.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Asia and internationally.

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Preferred Education, Qualifications & Experience

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with biomethane, LBM, low-carbon fuels, environmental commodities, carbon markets, maritime decarbonization, or energy transition markets.
• Established network of industry relationships across the Asian energy, shipping, utilities, infrastructure, and trading sectors.
• Experience developing emerging markets and executing first-of-kind or innovative commercial transactions.
• Familiarity with maritime decarbonization regulations, environmental attribute markets, sustainability certification systems, and regional low-carbon fuel policies.
• Experience working in a global, entrepreneurial, and rapidly evolving business environment.

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Skills

• Business Development
• Commercial Origination
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Commodity Market Analysis
• Financial and Commercial Evaluation
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Executive Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Presentation and Influencing Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• CRM and Pipeline Management

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Benefits

• Comprehensive Private Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• CPF (Central Provident Fund)
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salary and Incentive Compensation

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Anew is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Anew is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees have an opportunity to contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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Anew Values

Integrity – We cultivate an environment that promotes fair and truthful dealings in everything we do.

Trust – We foster a culture of trust, accountability, security, and safety.

Creativity – We develop innovative solutions that solve complex environmental and commercial challenges.

Hope – We believe in creating a more sustainable future through purposeful action and disciplined execution.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve