Country Manager - Viet Nam

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:
Lead the overall strategic direction and growth of Kinderland Vietnam, in alignment with regional and HQ objectives.
Identify and drive expansion opportunities, including new centre development, partnerships, and franchise opportunities.
Evaluate market potential, investment feasibility, and competitive landscape to support long-term business planning.
2. Operations & Performance Management:
Oversee multi-centre operations to ensure consistency in service quality, operational standards, and brand positioning.
Drive overall business performance, including enrolment growth, revenue targets, cost management, and profitability.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across centres and functions.
3. Education Quality & Compliance Oversight:
Ensure all centres deliver high-quality early childhood education programmes aligned with Kinderland curriculum standards and philosophy.
Oversee compliance with Vietnam's regulatory requirements (including MOET standards), licensing, and inspection readiness.
Work closely with academic and curriculum teams to ensure consistency and continuous improvement in programme delivery.
4. Leadership & People Management:
Provide leadership and direction to Centre Directors and key functional leaders.
Build and develop a strong local leadership pipeline to support business growth.
Foster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
5. Stakeholder & External Relations:
Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, regulatory bodies, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
Represent Kinderland Vietnam in key external engagements, strengthening brand presence and reputation in the market.