Director, Government Affairs

Company Description

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Job Summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Government Affairs & Policy Director to lead its public policy engagement and regulatory strategy in Malaysia. This role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s relationship with government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to support business growth and innovation in the region, WD’s strategic interests in Malaysia and strong public-private partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead WD’s government relations and policy advocacy efforts in support of its operations in Malaysia.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the technology and manufacturing sectors.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key government agencies, policymakers, interlocutors and industry groups.
• Develop advocacy initiatives related to the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) sector, particularly on the topics of digitalization, innovation, investment, sustainability, trade facilitation and workforce development.
• Represent WD in stakeholder engagements, public forums, industry associations, and policy dialogues.
• Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders on regulatory risks and opportunities. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, operations, R&D, public relations) and external resources to align policy initiatives with business objectives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy in Malaysia with some experience in government affairs with the Government of Philippines.
• Strong understanding of Malaysia’s political and regulatory landscape, especially in technology and manufacturing.

PREFERRED:

• Proven track record of influencing policy outcomes and managing stakeholder relationships.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Additional Information

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