Award-winning executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group, is recruiting on behalf of one of Asia's fastest-growing lifestyle and consumer product startups to hire their Chief Technology Officer.
Our client has rapidly scaled from a bold idea into a regional success story, with a strong brand presence and ambitious growth plans across multiple markets. To support this next phase of expansion, they are seeking a seasoned technology leader to drive the development of a scalable, future-ready tech ecosystem that will anchor their business for years to come.
As a CTO, you will lead the development and management of the technological ecosystem behind one of the region's most talked-about lifestyle and consumer brands.
You will oversee and mentor a skilled team of 80-100+ technologists, including 3-5 IT Directors, driving cohesion and innovation across the company's entire technology landscape.
This high-impact role is ideal for a builder, strategist, and leader who excels in fast-paced environments. You will scale custom systems-from AI-powered customer engagement tools to advanced B2B sales platforms-supporting the company's rapid growth and market expansion.
Job Responsibilities
Define and implement a long-term technology strategy that supports the company's aggressive growth plans. Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning for competitive advantage.
Lead and inspire a high-performing technology team of 80-100+ professionals. Directly manage and mentor 3-5 IT Directors, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
Own the full technology stack, overseeing the architecture and development of complex in-house systems, including:
- Retail & CRM: Salesforce and related integrations
- Customer Engagement: Proprietary AI chatbot platform
- Commercial Systems: B2B sales credit and order management platform
- Operations: Inventory, warehouse, and logistics management systems
- Post-Sales: Product warranty and service platform
Promote agile methodologies to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality software and infrastructure projects. Continuously improve development processes and system reliability.
Act as the primary technology advisor to the CEO and executive leadership. Collaborate with brand and department heads to deliver technology solutions that drive business value.
Manage the technology department budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities.
Job Requirements
Significant experience in senior technology leadership roles (e.g., CTO, IT Director, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology) within high-growth manufacturing or consumer product companies.
Demonstrated ability to lead technology teams through rapid scaling, balancing the need to build for the future while managing current operational complexities.
Strong understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure), microservices, and data engineering. While not expected to code daily, you can effectively guide and earn the respect of engineering teams.
Experience managing and integrating systems similar to our tech stack (CRM like Salesforce, E-commerce, SCM, WMS) is highly valued. Knowledge of AI/ML applications is a strong advantage.
Proven track record of growing and mentoring sizable engineering teams (50+). You excel at attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders. You focus on ROI and strategic impact, not just technology.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, international environments and collaborating across diverse teams.
