Senior Director/Director of Government Affairs

*About Agoda*
At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you're ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

*About Agoda*
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. Powered by cutting-edge technology, we connect travelers with more than 3.6 million accommodations worldwide. Headquartered in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 8,000+ employees representing 90+ nationalities thrive in a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment. Our culture of experimentation and ownership enables us to continuously innovate—helping our customers experience the world in new and meaningful ways.

The Opportunity
As Agoda continues to expand through disruptive digital and platform-based solutions, we are seeking a Director / Senior Director of Global Government Affairs to help map, navigate, and shape complex and evolving regulatory landscapes across e-commerce, data, taxation, fintech, AI, and travel.

This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role for a self-motivated, commercially minded policy leader who can operate effectively across jurisdictions and cultures, anticipate regulatory risk, and enable sustainable business growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), the Director / Senior Director will partner closely with Agoda's senior leadership and cross-functional teams—including Legal, Tax, Innovation, CSR, and Supply—to set global and regional priorities, engage governments and institutions, and position Agoda as a trusted, responsible partner in markets around the world.

*What You Will Do*

• Build and lead Agoda's Global Government Affairs function, operating with a start-up mentality while establishing scalable structures, processes, and governance
• Monitor, assess, and influence policy and regulatory developments across priority markets, identifying risks and opportunities that impact Agoda's growth and operations
• Engage proactively with local, regional, national, and supranational authorities, regulators, and industry bodies to help shape pragmatic, business-enabling policy outcomes
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Compliance, Innovation, Tax, Supply, and other teams to develop coordinated responses to regulatory challenges and emerging threats
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, developing briefing materials, engagement strategies, and messaging for high-level government and stakeholder interactions
• Manage external advisors and consultants, ensuring strong value delivery and disciplined budget management
• Design and deliver clear KPIs and reporting frameworks aligned with company priorities and risk management objectives
• Protect and enhance Agoda's reputation, ensuring advocacy efforts reflect the company's values and commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices

*Who You Are*

• 10+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or a related field; experience in technology, e-commerce, travel, hospitality, or fintech strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build and scale functions, ideally within fast-growing or complex global organizations
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and intellectually curious, with the confidence to operate effectively in Agoda's flat, fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and regulatory risk
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple geographies, with Asia experience and networks or international experience highly desirable
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills in English; proficiency in one or more Asian languages is a strong advantage
• Bachelor's degree from a leading university required; advanced degree preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Impeccable integrity, cultural sensitivity, and professional judgment

Why Agoda
Agoda is a dynamic, fast-evolving organization. Success in this role requires adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to continuously evolve the scope of work in response to changing business and regulatory needs. We see this flexibility as an opportunity to build a broad, impactful portfolio and shape the future of global government engagement at one of the world's leading travel-tech companies.

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*Discover More About Working At Agoda*

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Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Disclaimer
We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency's representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

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