General Manager – Australia & Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Solution Seeker AS is a Norwegian Deep Tech firm specializing in AI-driven production optimization for the global energy sector. We are seeking a high-level executive to lead our expansion into the Australian market and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, the General Manager will serve as the executive link between our Norwegian headquarters and our Australian operations. This dual-function role requires a unique combination of strategic financial stewardship and operational leadership to establish our regional presence and ensure the successful delivery of high-value contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership & Contract Execution:

1. Lead the commencement and execution of our new potential project with a major energy company in Australia, ensuring all technical and commercial milestones are met according to the contract.
2. Act as the primary high-level point of contact stakeholders, ensuring seamless delivery of our proprietary AI solutions.
3. Coordinate daily with the R&D and technical teams in Norway to align project delivery with group standards.

2. Regional Establishment & Long-term Growth:

1. Drive the formal establishment of Solution Seeker’s Australian presence (ARBN/Branch office) and secure physical project office space in Perth.
2. Long-term Talent Strategy: Lead the recruitment and onboarding of local Australian technical and administrative staff to build a self-sustained regional team within the first 12–24 months.
3. Transition the Australian operations from a project-specific presence to a permanent regional headquarters for the Oceania and APAC markets.

3. Financial Governance & Group Integration:

1. Manage all regional financial stewardship, including P&L responsibility for the Australian branch and integration into the group’s consolidated financial reporting in Norway.
2. Maintain a continuous strategic dialogue with the Norwegian HQ and Board to ensure alignment between regional activities and global financial goals.
3. Handle complex international tax, currency, and capital flow management between Norway and Australia.

4. Business Development & Commercial Collaboration:

1. Identify and explore new commercial opportunities and customer leads within the Australian and APAC energy sectors.
2. Evaluate and establish strategic partnerships and commercial collaborations with local energy-tech players to strengthen our regional footprint.
3. Represent Solution Seeker at major industry forums and high-level negotiations in the region.

Required Qualifications and Experience

1. Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience.
3. Global Track Record: Proven experience managing financial and operational structures in multiple international markets, specifically within the Nordics/Europe, South America, and the South Pacific region.
4. Technical & Sector Insight: Deep understanding of Deep Tech business models and AI/SaaS implementation within the energy/oil & gas sector.
5. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build organizations from the ground up in new territories.
6. Languages: English (professional level fluency, both written and verbal), Scandinavian (desirable), German (desirable).

Remuneration, Benefits & Sponsorship

1. Work from home
2. Salary packaging
3. Health insurance
4. Travel reimbursement
5. Visa sponsorship
6. Housing allowance
7. Relocation assistance