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.