Are you an innovative leader?
Do you have a visionary mindset, and can you drive operational excellence?
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
In this critical leadership role, you will lead the LexisNexis Australia and New Zealand (Pacific) businesses, responsible for formulating and executing major strategies, programs and objectives to ensure the successful growth of the business in the ANZ region. This role requires a driven leader with a deep understanding of the AI/technology landscape, proven business acumen, and the evidenced ability to drive operational excellence while fostering a high-performance culture.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive country strategy for AU and NZ aligned with the company's global objectives. Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscapes to formulate and implement strategic initiatives that drive business expansion and profitability.
Business Development and Growth: Lead the identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to drive revenue growth and market share expansion.
Operational Excellence: Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness across the business. Implement best practices, streamline processes, and leverage technology to optimize operations and drive continuous improvement.
Financial Management: Develop and manage the country budgets, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Analyze financial performance, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and ensure adherence to financial targets and objectives.
Talent Management and Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and professional growth. Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to your leadership team.
Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, government agencies, and industry associations. Represent the company at industry events and forums.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Identify and mitigate potential risks, implement appropriate controls, and maintain a robust risk management framework.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with global teams, to align strategies, share best practices, and leverage resources and expertise across the organization
Requirements
Educated in Business Management or a related discipline highly regarded
Deep professional experience, with significant P&L management experience
Proven experience operating in a matrix Multinational Corporation organization (regionally and globally).
Cross-cultural business management expertise gained through multi-department people management
Commercial acumen, strategic visionary and execution capability
Strong executive communication skills, effectively collaborating with global functions
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills with an AI/Tech driven mindset
Possess business planning and development capabilities
Possess conflict management and talent management skills, able to build high-performance environments
Deep knowledge of Information Services industry is highly advantageous
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
Life assurance and income protection
Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working arrangements
Benefits for you and your family
Access to learning and development resources
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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