CEO – Symposium

Job Description: CEO – Symposium

Position:
Chief Executive Officer

Department:
Leadership / Strategy

Reports to:
Board / Promoters

Location:
Hyderabad

Type:
Full-Time, Leadership

Who Are We?

We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building high-quality platforms for leadership, policy dialogue, industry insights, and cross-sector collaboration. With strong roots in real estate and leadership communities, we aim to create spaces that spark ideas, connect decision-makers, and inspire action.

What is Symposium?

Symposium is a premier leadership and knowledge forum that brings together CXOs, policymakers, global experts, innovators, and industry stakeholders for deep, meaningful conversations.

To date, we have already conducted
30+ high-impact knowledge sessions
, featuring speakers ranging from the
Founder of Cyient
to
renowned IIT professors
, along with leaders from business, academia, policy, and global institutions.

Symposium focuses on:

• High-quality dialogues
• Knowledge sharing
• Strategic networking
• Curated masterclasses and keynote sessions
• Business, policy, and future-oriented themes

Our ambition is to make Symposium one of India's most influential thought-leadership platforms.

Why Are We Hiring?

As Symposium expands in scale, depth, and ambition, we are seeking a CEO who can steer its growth into a nationally recognized leadership and policy forum.

We need a leader who can:

• Shape the long-term vision
• Build and lead powerful partnerships
• Design world-class content and programs
• Attract high-profile speakers and stakeholders
• Build a strong team and scalable operating model

This role anchors the next phase of Symposium's evolution.

Role Overview

The CEO will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of Symposium. They will oversee content, partnerships, community building, brand positioning, and overall program delivery, elevating Symposium into a category-defining platform.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Set and drive the vision, positioning, and strategic roadmap for Symposium.
• Identify emerging topics and global trends for annual agendas.

2. Content & Program

• Curate keynote speakers, moderators, policymakers, global experts, business leaders, and innovators.
• Design knowledge sessions, masterclasses, and structured discussions.

3. Stakeholder & Community Management

• Develop strong relationships with CXOs, media, government, academic institutions, and global networks.
• Lead engagement initiatives to build a strong, active community.

4. Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Drive sponsorship revenues and partner collaborations.
• Build long-term value propositions for corporate and institutional partners.

5. Operations & Delivery

• Oversee event planning, budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and execution.
• Ensure seamless experiences for speakers, partners, and attendees.

6. Brand & Communication

• Strengthen Symposium's brand identity, positioning, and communication strategy.
• Represent Symposium in media, public forums, and strategic discussions.

7. Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Establish systems for reporting, performance management, and cross-functional coordination.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic and visionary leadership
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and public-speaking skills
• Ability to navigate high-level networks across business, media, and government
• Track record in events, think tanks, policy, knowledge platforms, or media
• Strong execution discipline and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (MBA/Public Policy/Communications/etc.)
• 10–18 years of leadership experience in events, media, consulting, governance, or related fields
• Proven experience engaging with high-profile stakeholders
• A strong Networking background
• Senior Media professionals or Retired IAS/IPS/IRS or Senior Bureaucrats preferred.