Head of Commercial / Business Unit Lead – Data Centre Vertical (Electrical Connectors)
GI HR SERVICES PTE. LTD. Head of Commercial / Business Unit Lead – Data Centre Vertical (Electrical Connectors)
Description
Position Title: Head of Commercial / Business Unit Lead – Data Centre Vertical
(Electrical Connectors Division)
Base Location: Open & Flexible (Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, or United States)
Reporting Line: VP of Electrical Connectors Business Unit (Swiss HQ) & Global HR Leadership
Remuneration Benchmark: Indicative based on 15 months
Travel Expectation: Up to 50% Regional & International Travel
Executive Summary & Opportunity Overview
A Swiss-headquartered global mechatronics leader renowned worldwide for Swiss precision engineering and patented contact technologies, their Electrical Connectors powers mission-critical applications across high-growth verticals focused on data centers.
They are establishing a dedicated global business unit focused on high-density Data Centre Infrastructure & AI Compute Power Delivery.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, high-caliber Head of Commercial / Business Unit Lead to build this vertical and commercial team from 0 to 1. This greenfield mandate offers full strategic autonomy to define the commercial go-to-market (GTM) roadmap, build a high-performing team, drive high-spec electrical power connector design-ins, and leverage cross-divisional synergies with their market-leading liquid cooling portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
1. 0-to-1 Commercial Leadership & Market Entry
- Architect, execute, and own the global commercial GTM strategy for the Electrical Connectors Division in the Data Centre and AI infrastructure market.
- Establish product-market fit by either leveraging existing fluid connector / liquid cooling synergies or developing independent high-power electrical busbar connector directions.
- Deliver revenue targets, build commercial pipelines, and secure long-term design-ins across high-density AI rack projects (including OCP Open Rack v3 frameworks).
2. Team Building & Regional Expansion
- Recruit, build, structure, and mentor a high-performing international commercial team
- Direct sales operations and channel management across major regional tech hubs (Greater China, APAC, US).
3. Hyperscaler & Ecosystem Engagement
- Drive executive-level engagement with engineering architects, power infrastructure leads, and procurement heads at Hyperscalers (AWS, Microsoft, Google), Colocation Operators (Equinix, Digital Realty), and Server OEMs/ODMs (Foxconn, Quanta, Wiwynn).
- Position companys low-contact-resistance, thermal-efficient electrical connector technologies against international benchmarks (IEC, UL 1977, OCP).
4. Cross-Divisional Synergy & Global HQ Alignment
- Partner closely with company's Fluid Connectors BU to deliver integrated power and liquid-cooling interconnect solutions (UQD couplings + high-current power plugs).
- Serve as the strategic liaison between regional market requirements and Swiss R&D / engineering management.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirement Profile
Technical & Domain Expertise
- Technical Depth in Electrical Connectors: Solid engineering/technical foundation in electrical connectors, high-current power delivery systems, busbar clips, contact resistance, and thermal rise constraints.
- End-to-End Data Centre Project Track Record: Proven track record leading and executing high-spec data centre physical infrastructure or power transmission projects from inception to completion.
- Standards Compliance: Deep familiarity with international power transmission standards (IEC 61984 / 60320, UL 1977, OCP ORv3).
Commercial & Leadership Track Record
- 0-to-1 Builder Mindset: Proven capability in establishing a new business unit, vertical, or regional territory from the ground up rather than managing mature accounts.
- Target Industry Background: High-value candidates sourced from top-tier electrical connector leaders or adjacent data centre power/rack system providers
International Mobility & Fluency: Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory to interface directly with Swiss executive leadership.
This global executive search is being managed exclusively by Gi HR Services. Base location is flexible across Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States.
To initiate a confidential conversation or nominate a qualified industry peer, please reach out directly:
Contact: Julia Hoh | Senior Consultant
Email your resume : Julia.Hoh@gigroup.com