Director of Strategic Development

Job Title: Director of Strategic Development (Americas)

Department: Executive Office / Global Strategy & Business Development

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Los Angeles, California / Hybrid Office

Company Introduction

Animoca Brands is a global leader in digital property, gaming, and blockchain-based financial technology solutions. The company empowers organizations and communities by delivering secure, innovative, and scalable platforms that integrate gaming, digital assets, and blockchain technology to enhance digital experiences and drive strategic growth.

As part of its strategic expansion, Animoca Brands is establishing a regional headquarters in Los Angeles to accelerate growth across the Americas. The U.S. subsidiary will focus on strategic development, corporate growth initiatives, and partnership opportunities to strengthen Animoca Brands' market presence and long-term impact in the region.

Job Overview

The Director of Strategic Development (Americas) will serve as a senior member of Animoca Brands' executive leadership team, responsible for leading strategic initiatives, growth planning, and market expansion across the Americas.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director will oversee corporate strategy programs, partnership development, business expansion initiatives, and performance analysis to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regional market opportunities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced business strategist with deep knowledge of gaming, blockchain, or fintech ecosystems. They will have a proven ability to identify growth opportunities, execute strategic initiatives, and deliver measurable business outcomes in competitive and regulated markets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development & Leadership

Develop and execute Animoca Brands' strategic development plans for the Americas, aligned with corporate objectives.

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on market trends, growth opportunities, and corporate expansion initiatives.

Define KPIs, success metrics, and frameworks to evaluate strategic initiatives, partnership performance, and business impact.

Ensure consistent execution of global strategic development standards, processes, and governance frameworks.

Growth & Market Expansion

Identify, evaluate, and execute business development opportunities, including strategic partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures.

Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to optimize market positioning, entry strategies, and adoption plans.

Represent Animoca Brands at industry forums, conferences, and client meetings to showcase strategic capabilities and strengthen credibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with product, marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure strategic initiatives align with regional and global objectives.

Build, mentor, and lead high-performing strategy teams, fostering analytical rigor, innovation, and results-driven execution.

Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across strategic development functions.

Ensure alignment between regional strategic initiatives and headquarters' long-term vision.

Performance Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Monitor KPIs, initiative outcomes, and market performance to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvements.

Leverage data-driven insights to optimize strategic decision-making, partnership execution, and business growth.

Support executive reporting to the CEO and board on strategic development performance, emerging opportunities, and risks.

Qualifications

Over 20 years of senior leadership experience in strategic development, corporate growth, or business strategy roles within gaming, blockchain, or fintech sectors.

Proven track record of driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.

Deep understanding of digital ecosystems, business models, and competitive landscape.

Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills with experience influencing executive-level decisions.

Bachelor's degree in business, strategy, finance, or related discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership: Ability to define and execute regional strategic development initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

Growth & Partnership Expertise: Skilled in identifying opportunities, negotiating alliances, and scaling business operations.

Analytical Insight: Ability to leverage KPIs, metrics, and market intelligence for data-driven decision-making.

Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align strategic initiatives with corporate objectives.

Global Perspective: Experience managing multi-region strategic operations with cultural and regulatory sensitivity.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.

Participation in long-term equity and profit-sharing programs.

Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.

Executive relocation and onboarding support.

Opportunities to represent Animoca Brands at leading industry, gaming, and blockchain forums.

Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)

Successfully establish and scale Animoca Brands' strategic development function across the Americas.

Identify and execute high-impact growth initiatives, partnerships, and market expansion programs.

Implement robust governance, operational frameworks, and performance monitoring aligned with global standards.

Position Animoca Brands as a high-growth, innovative, and strategically-driven leader in gaming, blockchain, and digital ecosystems.