Location: Tokyo, Japan

We are seeking exceptional early-career leaders to serve as Heads of Strategic Growth. Reporting directly to the CEO with intensive mentorship during your first year, you will leverage your government relationships and policy expertise to structure and close transformational deals that establish Rhombus as the predictive intelligence partner of choice for defense and national security organizations in your assigned territory.

This is a rare opportunity for rising stars in the defense policy community with congressional, parliamentary, or senior government experience and deep networks across defense, intelligence, and foreign policy establishments—to transition into a high-impact commercial role. You will combine your understanding of how governments make decisions with the business acumen to negotiate complex deals, acting as both strategic advisor and deal maker - from open, to construction, and close for some of the most consequential technology partnerships in national security.

If you're a former congressional staffer, defense policy professional, or government strategist who has spent the last few years building industry experience and are ready to own revenue outcomes while shaping how allied nations deploy AI for national security, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Own Sales and Revenue Growth in Assigned Territory: Structure, negotiate, and close high-value deals ($5M-$50M+) with defense ministries, intelligence agencies, and national security organizations across your geographic area of responsibility (United States, Europe, or Asia-Pacific).
• Leverage Government Networks and Relationships: Activate your existing relationships with senior officials, congressional/parliamentary leaders, defense committees, and national security stakeholders to open doors, facilitate introductions, and position Rhombus for strategic opportunities.
• Structure Strategic Partnerships and Agreements: Design deal structures, partnership frameworks, and contractual arrangements that align Rhombus capabilities with government priorities, including multi-year programs, pilot-to-production pathways, and allied nation collaborations.
• Serve as Trusted Advisor to Senior Government Officials: Engage at the highest levels of government—Ministers, Assistant Secretaries, Committee Staff Directors, Intelligence Directors, and SES officials—articulating how Rhombus predictive intelligence capabilities address strategic national security challenges.
• Develop Market Entry and Expansion Strategies: Assess political landscapes, defense priorities, threat perceptions, and budget environments in your territory to identify high-potential opportunities and craft go-to-market strategies that resonate with government buyers.
• Collaborate with CEO on Strategic Vision: Work for the CEO as both protégé and strategic partner, contributing to company strategy, shaping product-market fit for government customers, and representing Rhombus in high-stakes negotiations and policy discussions.
• Coordinate Cross-Functionally on Deal Execution: Partner with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure deal structures are technically feasible, legally sound, and operationally deliverable, managing handoffs from signed contract to successful implementation.
• Mentor Under CEO for First Year: Participate in intensive one-year mentorship program under the CEO and his core leadership team, learning business strategy, deal structuring, technology positioning, and commercial skills while contributing strategic value from day one through your government expertise and relationships.
• Report on Pipeline and Deal Progression: Deliver regular updates on pipeline development, deal status, relationship-building progress, and market dynamics, with clear visibility into revenue forecasts and strategic opportunities in your territory.
• Represent Rhombus at Government and Industry Forums: Serve as company representative at defense conferences, bilateral meetings, congressional hearings (as appropriate), parliamentary inquiries, security dialogues, and industry events relevant to your geographic market.

Qualifications

• Government Policy and Legislative Experience: Background as congressional staffer (ideally with Armed Services Committee, Intelligence Committee, or Foreign Relations Committee), parliamentary advisor, senior defense ministry official, or equivalent government role with direct exposure to national security policy and decision-making at the highest levels.
• Established Government Network: Deep, active relationships across defense and national security establishments in your territory, including senior officials in defense ministries, intelligence agencies, military services, legislative bodies, and national security councils. You should be able to name 20+ senior contacts you could call today.
• Industry Transition Experience (minimum 3 years): Post-government experience in defense technology, consulting, or related industry roles where you've begun applying your policy expertise to commercial outcomes.
• Deep Understanding of Defense Procurement and Authorization: Expert knowledge of how governments buy technology, allocate budgets, and authorize programs, including familiarity with authorization processes (e.g., NDAA in U.S., defense white papers internationally), appropriations cycles, and procurement frameworks.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess geopolitical dynamics, defense priorities, threat landscapes, and political environments to identify opportunities and craft strategies. Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields.
• Exceptional Communication and Executive Presence: Ability to engage credibly with Ministers, Generals, Assistant Secretaries, Committee Staff Directors, and CEOs. Skilled at articulating complex technology capabilities in policy-relevant terms and writing policy papers, briefing memos, and strategic documents.
• Elite Educational Background: Degree from top-tier institution in political science, international relations, security studies, or related field. Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Geographic and Cultural Expertise: Deep knowledge of regional defense ecosystems, political dynamics, and cultural norms in your assigned territory. Native or near-native language capability as relevant.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Ownership Mentality: Comfort operating with significant autonomy, building strategies from scratch, and owning revenue outcomes. Willingness to learn commercial skills rapidly while applying government expertise.
• Security Clearance Eligibility: Citizenship or permanent residency in the country of assignment with ability to obtain necessary security clearances as applicable.
• Willingness to Travel Extensively: Flexibility to travel 50%+ for customer meetings, government engagements, conferences, and headquarters visits. Regular travel to Palo Alto, CA headquarters is expected.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, aggressive commission structure tied to closed revenue, equity participation, and benefits. Compensation package designed to reward top performers who exceed ambitious revenue targets.

About the role

As an Enterprise Account Executive, Manufacturing & Automotive based in Tokyo, you'll drive the adoption of safe, frontier AI technology across Japan's manufacturing and automotive industries — two of the largest and most technically sophisticated sectors in the world. You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, working with senior leaders at OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and industrial manufacturers to help them accelerate R&D, optimize production operations, and transform engineering and knowledge work with Anthropic's AI solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Own and exceed revenue targets by winning new accounts and expanding relationships across Japan's major automotive OEMs, tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, heavy industry manufacturers, electronics manufacturers, and industrial equipment companies
• Build and execute territory plans, identifying high-value opportunities across passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle OEMs, automotive parts suppliers, industrial machinery manufacturers, semiconductor and electronics producers, and materials/chemicals companies
• Lead consultative sales processes with senior stakeholders — including chief engineers, R&D directors, heads of digital transformation, manufacturing engineering leaders, connected-vehicle and software-defined vehicle (SDV) leads, and plant operations executives — positioning AI as a driver for engineering productivity, design and simulation acceleration, supply chain intelligence, factory floor optimization, and in-vehicle/product experiences
• Orchestrate internal teams (Product, Engineering, Applied AI, Partnerships) to deliver solutions tailored to the rigorous safety, quality, and reliability standards of automotive and manufacturing workflows, while respecting IP protection and data sovereignty requirements
• Stay deeply informed about trends across Japan's manufacturing and automotive sectors and global industry shifts — including electrification, SDV, autonomous driving, Industry 4.0, and smart factory initiatives — ensuring Anthropic is consistently positioned as a relevant and forward-thinking partner to companies navigating rapid technological transformation

You may be a good fit if you have:

• 8+ years of enterprise sales experience in Japan with significant exposure to the manufacturing or automotive industry — whether selling directly into OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, industrial manufacturers, or adjacent technology partners (PLM, CAD/CAE, MES, industrial software, cloud/data platforms) within the ecosystem
• A genuine understanding of how product development, manufacturing operations, and engineering organizations work in Japan, including the distinct dynamics of keiretsu relationships, long-cycle OEM–supplier partnerships, and the coexistence of traditional monozukuri culture with digital transformation initiatives
• A track record of building trusted relationships with technically sophisticated engineering and manufacturing teams, navigating organizations where chief engineers, R&D leaders, and plant/operations executives hold significant influence over technology decisions alongside traditional IT leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles typical of automotive and manufacturing enterprises — where decisions often involve multiple business units, rigorous POC and evaluation processes, and long-horizon strategic planning
• Proven experience exceeding revenue targets by identifying and closing opportunities across a diverse portfolio of manufacturing and automotive companies with varying scales, business models, and digital maturity
• A knack for bringing order to chaos and an enthusiastic "roll up your sleeves" mentality — you are a true team player who thrives in ambiguous, startup-like environments
• A strategic, analytical approach to identifying opportunities within Japan's manufacturing and automotive sectors combined with relationship-focused execution that earns trust with engineering, manufacturing, and business leaders alike
• A passion for and/or experience with advanced AI systems. You feel strongly about ensuring frontier AI systems are developed safely and responsibly for broad benefit
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and commission structure commensurate with experience
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work model with flexibility
• Access to cutting-edge AI technology and world-class research team

About the role

As an Enterprise Account Executive, Financial Services & Insurance based in Tokyo, you'll drive the adoption of safe, frontier AI technology across Japan's financial services and insurance organizations. You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, working with senior leaders to help them modernize operations, strengthen risk management, and enhance customer experiences with Anthropic's AI solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Own and exceed revenue targets by winning new major FSI accounts and expanding existing relationships across Japan's banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech companies
• Build and execute territory plans, identifying high-value opportunities across megabanks, regional banks, life and non-life insurers, and diversified financial groups
• Lead consultative sales processes with senior executives — including CIOs, CDOs, Chief Risk Officers, and compliance leaders — positioning AI as a driver for digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and improved customer experience
• Orchestrate internal teams (Product, Engineering, Applied AI, Partnerships) to deliver solutions that meet the stringent regulatory, security, and data governance requirements of the FSI sector

You may be a good fit if you have:

• 8+ years of enterprise sales experience in Japan with significant exposure to financial services and insurance accounts, driving adoption of emerging technologies with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
• A track record of managing complex, long-cycle sales processes and securing strategic deals with FSI organizations by understanding sector-specific regulatory and compliance frameworks and crafting compliant solutions
• Demonstrated ability to navigate FSI stakeholder ecosystems, building consensus across IT, risk, compliance, and business operations teams with multiple budget authorities and approval layers
• Proven experience exceeding revenue targets by effectively managing pipeline across the varying budget cycles and fiscal timelines of large financial institutions
• A knack for bringing order to chaos and an enthusiastic "roll up your sleeves" mentality — you are a true team player who thrives in ambiguous, startup-like environments
• A strategic, analytical approach to identifying opportunities within Japan's FSI sector combined with patient, relationship-focused execution
• A passion for and/or experience with advanced AI systems. You feel strongly about ensuring frontier AI systems are developed safely and responsibly for broad benefit
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and commission structure commensurate with experience
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work model with flexibility
• Access to cutting-edge AI technology and world-class research team

About the role

As the founding member of our Japan Revenue Strategy & Operations team, you'll be instrumental in driving revenue growth across key market segments by partnering with sales leadership to develop and execute region-specific strategies. You will serve as a strategic partner, shaping how we win in Japan while building the operational foundations to scale.

Responsibilities:

Go-to-Market Strategy:

• Own the Go-to-Market planning process, including quarterly and annual cycles, and collaborate with Finance on target setting.
• Develop the strategy for segmenting territories and accounts.
• Identify market opportunities, assess competitive dynamics, and inform regional expansion priorities.
• Support Go-to-Market execution for alliances, focusing on co-selling, managing the partner pipeline, and facilitating joint planning.
• Analyze region-specific sales metrics and pipeline dynamics to develop proactive insights.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead collaboration across Strategy and RevOps, Sales Enablement, Strategic Finance, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment.
• Prepare executive-level materials including performance reviews, strategic planning sessions, and board updates.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on go-to-market execution.

Operations & Infrastructure:

• Execute critical processes including strategic account transitions, CRM configurations, and market data management.
• Optimize the sales technology stack and ensure effective adoption of Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Ensure smooth operations across complex, multi-stakeholder sales motions typical in enterprise B2B software.

You may be a good fit if you have:

Required qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of experience in B2B SaaS or enterprise software, including direct experience in sales strategy, revenue operations, or commercial GTM roles
• Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated ability to convert complex data into actionable insights
• Proven experience designing territories, setting quotas, and building variable compensation plans for enterprise sales teams
• Extensive experience with enterprise CRM systems (Salesforce required) and business intelligence tools
• Strong cross-functional skills with the ability to influence without direct authority and partner effectively with C-level stakeholders and senior sales leadership
• Experience advising or partnering with regional leadership on GTM strategy
• Business-level Japanese required; English proficiency strongly preferred

Strong candidates may also have:

• Track record of scaling sales organizations through 3x+ growth periods in B2B software
• Experience in Chief of Staff or Business Operations roles supporting regional leadership, go-to-market strategies for alliances, or consulting
• MBA or advanced degree

International Sustainability Standards Board—Call for a member from Asia–Oceania

Who we are

The IFRS Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation created in 2001 to develop—in the public interest—high-quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted standards for financial reporting, and to promote and facilitate their adoption.

The Standards—IFRS^® Accounting Standards and IFRS^® Sustainability Disclosure Standards—are collectively referred to as IFRS® Standards. They are set by the Foundation’s two independent standard-setting boards, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), using a rigorous, inclusive and transparent due process. The IFRS Foundation Trustees oversee the IASB and the ISSB and are accountable to a Monitoring Board of public authorities.

The ISSB’s Standards provide a global baseline of sustainability-related disclosures designed to meet investors’ information needs.  Jurisdictions around the world—currently over 40, representing 60% of global GDP—are in the process of adopting or using the Standards.

The ISSB works with the IASB to ensure that a company’s sustainability-related financial disclosures work well with its financial statements, providing investors with transparent and decision-useful information about a company’s financial position, performance and sustainability-related risks and opportunities. While the ISSB’s Standards can be applied together with the IFRS Accounting Standards, they need not be applied together.

The ISSB comprises professionally and geographically diverse senior experts with experience in sustainability and its reporting, gained through backgrounds such as preparers, investors, standard-setters, regulators, auditors, sustainability specialists and academics.

The ISSB members and staff are based in the Foundation’s offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, Montreal, San Francisco and Tokyo.

Full details about the ISSB—as well as the Foundation’s structure, activities and key personnel—can be found here.

What are we looking for

The Foundation is seeking candidates from Asia–Oceania with substantial senior experience to fill a vacancy on the ISSB from 1 October 2026. This is a senior, high-profile appointment with global reach and impact. It offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and implementation of a global baseline for corporate sustainability disclosures, responding to investors’ demand for high-quality, consistent and decision-useful information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

The role is full time, although the Trustees will also consider candidates wishing to serve on a part-time basis, provided they can demonstrate and maintain the required level of independence and the ability to effectively contribute on a part-time basis.

The position is based in the Foundation’s Asia–Oceania office in Tokyo and involves frequent international travel to engage with fellow board members and staff, as well as a wide range of stakeholders.

Role responsibilities include:

• Working with the ISSB—engage with fellow ISSB members as part of a collegial standard-setting board, contributing to the development and maintenance of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
• Working with the ISSB’s technical staff—liaise closely with members of the technical staff, providing advice, guidance and thought leadership, suggesting creative solutions to resolve issues and help projects progress on a range of complex sustainability disclosure issues.
• Engaging with external stakeholders—engage with a wide variety of external stakeholders to assist in the development of high-quality IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards that meet the financial markets’ needs and to promote IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards as the globally accepted standard for sustainability disclosures focused on meeting investors’ information needs.
• Working with the IASB—engage with the IASB to ensure the two boards develop Standards that are compatible and avoid inconsistencies and conflicts.

Role requirements

Membership of the ISSB requires:

• a strong understanding of, and interest in, sustainability disclosures and the broader global environment in which the ISSB operates (including financial, economic, business, environmental, social and other relevant societal matters);
• intellectual rigour and balanced judgement;
• extensive stakeholder engagement, demonstrating sensitivity and responsiveness, and influencing skills;
• independence; and
• a commitment to serving the public

Additional abilities required include:

• excellent strategic and analytical thinking skills combined with a pragmatic mindset and strong management skills;
• the ability to work as a team player with personal impact with a range of individuals from across the globe; and
• strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the ISSB effectively and to engage with the views of others.

Members of the ISSB are appointed for a term of up to five years. Consideration will be given to a second term. Second terms are usually for a further three years and a maximum of five.

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How to apply

Please apply via the "Apply" feature at the top of this page, including a CV and covering letter addressed to Ken Robinson, IFRS Foundation, Nominating Committee Chair by 8 May 2026.

Interviews for successful applicants will commence around Q2/Q3.

The Trustees have the discretion to review applications received after the specified date.

For further information, visit www.ifrs.org. 

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Role Specification—Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board

Background: The Organisation and its mission

The IFRS Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation created in 2001 to develop—in the public interest—high-quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted standards for financial reporting, and to promote and facilitate their adoption. The Standards—IFRS^® Accounting Standards and IFRS^® Sustainability Disclosure Standards—are collectively referred to as IFRS^® Standards.

IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards for short) are developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was created as part of the IFRS Foundation in 2021 to meet investor, company and international policymaker (including the G20, G7, IOSCO and Financial Stability Board) demand.

ISSB Standards provide a global baseline of sustainability-related disclosures designed to meet investors’ information needs. 40 jurisdictions around the world, representing 60% of global GDP, are in the process of adopting or using the Standards.

The ISSB works with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to ensure that a company’s sustainability-related financial disclosures work well with its financial statements, providing investors with transparent and decision-useful information about a company’s financial position, performance and sustainability-related risks and opportunities

Both boards follow a transparent, inclusive and rigorous due process. The IFRS Foundation Trustees oversee the ISSB and IASB and are accountable to a Monitoring Board of public authorities.

The ISSB currently comprise 12 members and will gradually transition to 10 members by the end of 2028. Members are appointed by the Trustees. The main qualifications for membership of the ISSB are professional competence and recent relevant professional experience. The Trustees select members of the ISSB, consistently with the ‘Criteria for ISSB members’ set out in the Annex to the IFRS Foundation Constitution, so that the ISSB comprises a group of people representing, within that group, the best available combination of expertise and diversity of international sustainability business and market experience. That experience may be drawn from a range of professional backgrounds, including preparers, users of sustainability information, standard-setters, auditors, academics and market and financial regulators. A broad base of skills, experience and perspectives is needed, therefore ISSB members may have other professional backgrounds that reflect a diverse range of expertise and roles that are relevant to sustainability and its reporting. The ISSB’s objective is to develop high-quality global sustainability disclosure standards that are capable of assurance, enforcement and consistent application to meet investors’ information needs. Accordingly the ISSB collectively is expected to demonstrate expert knowledge and relevant industry expertise in sustainability and corporate reporting, and share practical, relevant and up-to-date experience of them.

Members of the ISSB are required to commit themselves formally to acting in the public interest in all matters.

The ISSB members and staff are based in the Foundation’s offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, Montreal, San Francisco and Tokyo.

Position Summary: Member of the ISSB

This is a senior and prestigious appointment, demanding not only a high degree of expertise and ethics but also a high level of stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, as well as drive and energy.

The ISSB is charged with developing and maintaining sustainability disclosure standards that will enable companies to provide comprehensive sustainability information for the global financial markets to meet investors’ information needs. Meetings of the ISSB will be held in public.

The role is full time, although the Trustees will also consider candidates wishing to serve on a part-time basis provided they can demonstrate and maintain the required level of independence.

The position is based in the Foundation’s Asia-Oceania office in Tokyo and involves frequent international travel to engage with fellow board members and staff, as well as wide range of stakeholders.

Members of the ISSB are appointed for a term of up to five years, with eligibility for renewal for a further three years, with the possibility of renewal of up to five years.

Key Relationships

 Reports to:                        ISSB Chair

Key relationships:           All members of the ISSB

All members of the IFRS Foundation Trustees

Members of the International Accounting Standards Board Members of the IFRS Foundation’s various advisory and consultative committees (such as the IFRS Advisory Council, the Sustainability Consultative Committee, the Sustainability Standards Advisory Forum and other consultative bodies)

ISSB technical staff

Members of other standard-setting bodies Regulators

Other key stakeholders including civil society as and when needed

Purpose

• To act as an integral member of the ISSB setting IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, working with fellow ISSB members and technical staff on standard-setting projects, and liaising with external stakeholders to build awareness and understanding of the ISSB’s work and gain feedback on its proposals.

Major Responsibilities

Work with the ISSB and the ISSB’s technical staff

• Engage with fellow members of the ISSB as part of a collegial standard-setting
• Contribute to the ISSB’s debate on sustainability disclosure projects by:
  • reviewing proposals developed by the technical staff and reviewing and approving due process documents drafted by the technical staff;
  • making impartial, objective and well-reasoned decisions, and voting in the ISSB’s approval process for new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards;
  • ensuring connections with IFRS Accounting Standards;
  • facilitating compatibility with requirements that are jurisdiction specific or aimed at a wider group of stakeholders than investors.
• Provide input in all technical discussions with a particular emphasis in own particular areas of expertise.
• Liaise closely with members of the ISSB’s technical staff, providing them with advice and guidance on projects, acting as a sounding board on potential issues, and suggesting creative solutions to resolve issues and help projects progress.

Work with external stakeholders

• Liaise with a wide variety of external stakeholders to explain the intent, rationale and benefits of the ISSB and its proposals and decisions, while listening and responding to these stakeholders’ views and reflecting them in the standards’ development and review
• Raise the profile of the ISSB and self, speaking at conferences, seminars,
• Liaise and build relationships with jurisdictional reporting initiatives and regulatory
• Promote IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards as the globally accepted standard for sustainability disclosures focused on meeting investors’ information needs.

Candidate Specification: Key Selection Criteria

Criteria for ISSB members

The criteria for ISSB membership are:

• Demonstrated competence and knowledge of sustainability and reporting—all members of the ISSB, regardless of whether they are from the accounting or sustainability reporting profession, preparers, users of sustainability information, regulators or academics, should have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and competence in sustainability and reporting. The credibility of the ISSB and its individual members and the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation will be enhanced by members who have such knowledge and skills from recent experience.
• Ability to analyse—members of the ISSB should have demonstrated the ability to analyse complex issues, including sciences-based, and consider the implications of that analysis for the decision-making process.
• Communication skills—effective written and oral (both when engaging in person and virtually) communication skills are necessary. These skills include the ability to communicate effectively, including in ISSB meetings, meetings with stakeholders and in written materials such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, speeches, articles, memos and external correspondence. Communication skills also include the ability to listen to and consider the views of others from a range of backgrounds and geographical regions. A working knowledge of English is necessary.
• Judicious decision-making—members of the ISSB should be capable of considering varied viewpoints, weighing the evidence presented in an impartial fashion, and reaching well-reasoned and supportable decisions, guided by an overarching conceptual framework, in a timely fashion.
• Awareness of the sustainability reporting environment—the quality and efficiency of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards will be a function of their relevance in a complex and potentially fast-changing set of financial, economic, business, environmental, social and other relevant societal Members of the ISSB should have an understanding of such matters in the global environment in which the ISSB operates. This global awareness should include awareness of sustainability, business and financial reporting issues that are relevant to, and affect the quality of, transparent sustainability reporting and disclosure in the various capital markets worldwide.

• Ability to work in a collegial atmosphere—members should be able to show respect, tact and consideration for one another’s views and those of third parties. Members must be able to work with one another in reaching consensus views based on the objective of the ISSB to develop high-quality and transparent sustainability disclosure standards, working in a multilocation and multicultural environment, engaging in person and virtually with
• Integrity, objectivity and discipline—the credibility of members should be demonstrated through their integrity and objectivity. This includes intellectual integrity as well as integrity in dealing with fellow members of the ISSB and with stakeholders. Members should demonstrate an ability to be objective in reaching Members should also demonstrate an ability to show rigorous discipline and carry a demanding workload.
• Commitment to the IFRS Foundation’s mission and public interest—members should be committed to achieving the objective of the IFRS Foundation of establishing IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards that are of high quality, resulting in the provision of comparable and transparent information. A candidate for the ISSB should also be committed to serving the public interest through a private standard-setting process.

Ideal Expertise and Experience

• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting
• Experience at the top of their profession, for example:
  • a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Sustainability Officer or other senior business executive with strong connection to sustainability reporting and experience integrating sustainability into business decisions;
  • a senior investor/analyst with experience in sustainability investment and the integration of sustainability factors into investment and governance decisions;
  • a senior research professional experienced with the production and use of sustainability data, analytics rankings and scores;
  • an experienced corporate or sustainability reporting standard-setter;
  • a senior regulator;
  • a broad-based academic able to synthesise a wide-array of sustainability science relevant to the financial markets;

and with associated expertise in conference speaking, stakeholder engagement and high-level project management, etc.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Strategic and analytical thinking—intellectually rigorous and able to shape far-reaching policies. A broad thinker who can understand different viewpoints and perspectives and contribute to all of the ISSB’s work while also contributing a specific area of expertise to the development of global sustainability disclosure standards. An able debater, willing to listen and to synthesise others’ arguments to agree on the best course of action.

• Communication and representational skills—able to interact effectively with a senior and demanding team and a range of stakeholders, such as groups representing businesses, investors and other capital market participants, jurisdictional standard-setters, regulators, and other international multilateral and governmental bodies.
• Influencing and negotiating skills—proactively work with colleagues and stakeholders, influencing and shaping the agendas to achieve successful Resilient with high energy levels and strong relationship building skills.
• Personal impact—able to operate as a focal point, with appropriate diplomatic, ambassadorial and public speaking skills, for a high-profile organisation, demonstrating natural authority and credibility.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Practical and pragmatic, being open-minded and willing to consider the art of the possible, rather than being overly dogmatic.
• Adaptable to change and able to accommodate ambiguity and
• A team player with a hands-on approach, able to get things done, and effective in moving projects forward.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, meaningfully contributing to both the ISSB’s strategy and execution of its priorities and projects.
• An interest in taking on a public service
• A willingness to take on considerable international
• Working knowledge of English, though not necessarily as a first language.

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How to apply

Please apply via the "Apply" feature at the top of this page, including a CV and covering letter addressed to Ken Robinson, IFRS Foundation, Nominating Committee Chair by 8 May 2026.

Interviews for successful applicants will commence around Q2/Q3.

The Trustees have the discretion to review applications received after the specified date.

For further information, visit www.ifrs.org. 

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