JOB TITLE

Vice President, Events – Eastern Hemisphere

THE LOCATION

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or Dubai, UAE (hybrid)

THE ORGANIZATION

Solutions. People. Energy. These three words define how we work together to create impact. Our members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE employees are proud to contribute to a community that’s making a difference globally!

From our beginning in the early 1900’s, SPE has grown to nearly 132,000 members in 146 countries. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with operations around the world. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, and Kuala Lumpur.

Visit our website for more information about life as an employee with SPE: https://www.spe.org/en/spe-life/

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Vice President, Events – Eastern Hemisphere provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all SPEI events across the Eastern Hemisphere, including Asia Pacific, Europe, Caspian, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. This role is accountable for the financial performance, strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of SPE’s event portfolio in the region, while advancing SPE’s mission, member value, and global business impact. With your qualifications, you may be on the path to an exciting new career serving the oil and gas industry professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

• Set strategic direction for the Eastern Hemisphere event portfolio, ensuring alignment with SPE’s mission, strategic plan, Board initiatives, and event objectives
• Translate SPE Board directives and organizational strategy into actionable operational plans for Events in the Eastern Hemisphere
• Develop, manage, and deliver the annual events budget for the Eastern Hemisphere, delivering the approved net surplus
• Oversee event operations to ensure consistent quality, brand alignment, and execution excellence across all regions
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key regional stakeholders, sister societies, sponsors, and event partners
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline event processes and systems in collaboration with the Vice President, Events – Western Hemisphere
• Report regularly to the SPEI Board of Directors on event performance, progress, key outcomes, financial results, and success against objectives
• Develop financially successful new events that support SPE’s mission in collaboration with regional stakeholders
• Collaborate with SPE colleagues to grow SPE’s reach, membership, and business impact in the Eastern Hemisphere
• Guide Event Directors in developing relevant, high-impact, and financially sustainable regional event portfolios
• Support Event Directors in cultivating relationships with senior regional executives, Regional Board members, and SPEI Regional Directors
• Develop and mentor talent within the Eastern Hemisphere events organization, including professional development and succession planning
• Partner with Sales and Business Development leaders to develop compelling value propositions for events
• Oversee procurement of vendors and contractors in collaboration with the Vice President, Events – Western Hemisphere
• Review financial performance and optimize event profitability and attendee experience
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across the regional events team
• Monitor event industry trends, standards, and technologies to ensure best-in-class experiences
• Ensure compliance with global sanctions, data privacy laws, and other regulatory requirements impacting events
• Serve as Executive Director or Board Member for selected entities within the SPEI legal structure, including IPTC
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support organizational priorities and evolving business needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• Up to three (3) Event Directors covering Europe/Caspian, MEASA, and Asia Pacific
• Business Development Director, Europe/Caspian
• Sales Managers based in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur

Indirect Reports:

• Approximately 40 staff members across the Eastern Hemisphere events and business development functions

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor degree in business administration or relevant field - Master level degree preferred
• 15+ years of executive leadership experience within events and/or association management within an international environment
• Advanced knowledge of large-scale event planning, execution, and portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience working with Board and committee facilitation/management
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth and business improvement
• Extensive vendor management experience, including contracts and negotiations
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and an ability to communicate complex business ideas
• Proven budget ownership and financial management expertise
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred
• Not-for-profit and/or Association experience strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Flexible and collaborative, with the ability to work across different cultures, regions, and functions
• Ability to work in both office and remote environments as required
• This position requires some travel, up to 30%, including international travel

BENEFITS AND PERKS

The following benefits apply to most global offices – for specific benefits by office, please go to our Employee life page: https://www.spe.org/en/spe-life/

• We have all the great medical benefits that you would expect from a top employer
• Company paid life insurance
• Excellent vacation allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• At SPE, you can expect to enjoy a good work/life balance with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule upon confirmation
• If you enjoy long weekends, you will really appreciate our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off (available after confirmation period)!
• You may qualify for 80% reimbursement on approved courses

To avoid delays in considering your application, please complete all questions within the application including your expected salary range for this role.

Society of Petroleum Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.