Head of Regional Communications China

About Maritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we're continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Regional Communications China to lead our Communications and Marketing Hub for Greater China. This role is pivotal in driving DNV Maritime's vision and strategy in one of the world's most influential markets. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of 40 high-performing marketing and communications professionals, working across ten countries to deliver thought leadership, strengthen brand reputation, and accelerate growth.

As Head of Regional Communications China, you will steer our integrated communications and marketing strategy across Greater China, ensuring our message resonates with clarity and impact in a complex and fast-evolving environment. Your role will cover strategic business partnering, leadership and marketing communications, branding, digital engagement, media relations, social media, and employee communications, all tailored to local market dynamics.

Reporting to the Global Head of Regional Communications & Brand in Hamburg, Germany, you will be based in our Shanghai office and lead a small, agile team of two Communications Managers. This position demands a visionary leader who combines strategic insight with hands-on execution, capable of amplifying DNV Maritime's voice as a trusted thought leader and advancing our strategic ambitions for customer-centricity, innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a long-term integrated communication strategy for Greater China, aligning with the global vision.
• Manage the communications and marketing budgets for the Region with a focus on efficiency, impact, and measurable ROI.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of innovation.
• Act as the strategic bridge between global initiatives and local execution, ensuring seamless integration of tools, platforms, and campaigns.
• Drive internal and leadership communications to provide a line of sight between high-level strategy and individual actions and goals.
• Oversee content creation and distribution across multiple channels - including PR, WeChat, marketing materials, digital platforms, and internal communications - tailored to local market dynamics.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships, manage inquiries, and provide expert support during crisis situations.
• Champion a digital-first approach, leveraging marketing automation and analytics to scale local initiatives globally.
• Define and track performance metrics for the Communications Hub, ensuring objectives are met and success is quantifiable.
• Spearhead regional and global communications projects and campaigns, managing them end-to-end from conception to execution with precision and creativity.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Management and Business Development teams on all communications matters.
• Coordinate and elevate the presence at regional trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
• Safeguard brand integrity and consistency across all communication channels.

Benefits

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees.
• Attractive total compensation package.
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support.
• International working environment.
• Flexible working mode with focus on work/life balance.
• Interesting and challenging projects from international clients.
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV.
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
• Building a professional network, valuable and real-life experience through our projects.

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level

Position Qualifications

• University degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration or similar
• At least 5 years of communications, marketing, or sales experience in a B2B business environment
• Proven track record as a project manager and trusted advisor to top management
• Experience in leadership positions, skilled in management and team motivation
• High brand awareness and experience in brand development
• Demonstrable understanding of content marketing tactics (such as SEO, digital advertising, lead nurturing and social media marketing) and tools (such as Eloqua, SalesForce, GoToWebinar etc.)
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize effectively, and deliver results.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an international, virtual team
• Maritime industry experience is a plus

Personal Qualities

• We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are native to China, currently residing within the country, and demonstrate professional fluency in both Mandarin and English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly collaborative team player
• A clear communicator
• Strong analytical skills
• Solution-oriented self-starter
• Willing to experiment and test new concepts, channels and strategies
• Be comfortable working on multiple initiatives at the same time, prioritizing effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Eye for detail, while keeping the focus on the big picture
• Openness/flexibility to travel.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.