Job description
This is a remote position.
President, Eastern Hemisphere Operations
Company:TrustBridge
Location:Sydney
Reporting Line:Global Leadership Team (Western Hemisphere counterpart based in California)
Engagement:Full-time, senior executive role
Compensation:Competitive executive compensation package, commensurate with experience About TrustBridge
TrustBridge is a global platform focused on improving how companies identify, evaluate, and engage manufacturing and design partners. The firm works across a distributed international footprint, supporting clients as they navigate supplier discovery, design collaboration, and manufacturing execution in a complex global environment.
TrustBridge is backed by a parent organization,Vulcury LLC, which provides shared infrastructure, research, and operational support as the platform scales globally.
Role Overview
TrustBridge is seeking aPresident of Eastern Hemisphere Operationsto lead its expansion across Asia-Pacific, South Asia, and EMEA from its Sydney office. This individual will be responsible for building and managing TrustBridge’s presence across the Eastern Hemisphere, spanningmanufacturing suppliers,design partners, andbuyer relationships.
This is ageneral-management leadership rolerequiring strong commercial judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to work across cultures, time zones, and functional domains. In addition to overseeing regional growth and client support, the role includes acting as abusiness-facing product leader, helping guide the development of software tools that better connect manufacturing demand with global supply.
The role interfaces closely with:
AWestern Hemisphere executive counterpartbased in California
Adistributed operations and analytics teambased primarily in India
Key Responsibilities
Regional Leadership & Expansion
Lead TrustBridge’s Eastern Hemisphere operations, with responsibility for regional growth, execution, and performance.
Develop and maintain senior relationships across manufacturing suppliers, design partners, and buyer organizations.
Represent TrustBridge in the region with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Client & Partner Support
Support global clients seeking new manufacturing partners and design resources for product development and production.
Oversee delivery quality and ensure consistent client experience across regions.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex cross-border or multi-party engagements.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Engagement
Engage directly with manufacturing and supply chain partners across diverse geographies.
Help assess partner capabilities, operational fit, and commercial alignment.
Apply practical manufacturing and supply chain knowledge to client needs and platform development.
Product & Platform Leadership
Serve as ade facto product managerfor regionally relevant aspects of TrustBridge’s software platform.
Translate real-world client and supplier needs into clear product requirements and priorities.
Collaborate with engineering, data, and operations teams to ensure tools are practical, scalable, and commercially relevant.
Cross-Regional Coordination
Work closely with the Western Hemisphere leadership team to ensure global alignment.
Coordinate with India-based operational teams to execute day-to-day activities efficiently.
Contribute to global strategy, operating standards, and best practices.
Location & Engagement
Primary base:Sydney, Australia
Travel:Periodic regional and international travel expected
Engagement:Full-time executive role with long-term growth potential
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Significant senior leadership or general management experience (typically 12+ years).
Broad business background with responsibility across commercial, operational, or strategic functions.
Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial ecosystems.
Strong ability to operate in international, cross-cultural environments.
Proven judgment, communication skills, and executive presence.
Preferred
MBA or equivalent postgraduate business education.
Prior experience supporting global clients across manufacturing or product development workflows.
Exposure to technology-enabled services or platforms.
Experience collaborating with distributed engineering or analytics teams.
Background in scaling operations across regions or markets.
Benefits
Why This Role
True regional leadership:Full responsibility for Eastern Hemisphere build-out.
Global impact:Direct influence on how global manufacturing relationships are formed and managed.
Product influence:Meaningful input software and platform development from a business and user perspective.
Executive collaboration:Close partnership with senior leadership in North America and Asia.
Platform growth:Opportunity to shape a core global region as TrustBridge scales.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.