Vice President Strategy

Company Description AVANA EVENT designs and delivers events that highlight specific cultures and themes, with a strong focus on authentic, immersive experiences. Recent projects include organizing the Miss Diaspora Malagasy Morocco 2024 contest, in partnership with the Malagasy Diaspora association and TSINGY student association, supporting seven ambitious and talented candidates committed to contributing to their country’s development. The program showcased Malagasy culture through cuisine, programming, and event décor, creating a distinctive and meaningful celebration. This collaboration was enabled by DERA France, official organizer and sole representative of Miss Diaspora Malagasy Internationale, aligned with the official Miss Madagascar election pathway. AVANA EVENT is preparing for new international challenges and growth, offering opportunities to shape impactful cultural events.
Role Description The Vice President Strategy is a full-time remote role responsible for defining and driving AVANA EVENT’s strategic direction across markets and key partnerships. This position oversees long-term business planning, evaluates new event concepts and geographic expansion opportunities, and translates insights into actionable strategic initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and financial analyses, developing strategic roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional project plans, and advising leadership on investment and partnership decisions. The role also involves setting performance metrics, reviewing results from past events, and refining strategies to improve brand positioning, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. The Vice President Strategy collaborates closely with executive leadership, operations, marketing, and partner organizations to ensure alignment with AVANA EVENT’s mission and cultural values.
Qualifications
Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate markets, performance data, and investment opportunities.
Demonstrated expertise in Strategic Planning and Consulting to design and implement long-term growth strategies.
Solid understanding of Finance to build business cases, budgets, and ROI analyses for strategic initiatives.
Experience in Digital Strategy to support brand positioning, audience engagement, and event promotion across online channels.
Proven leadership experience in strategy, business development, or management within events, entertainment, or related industries.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in remote, cross-cultural teams.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with international partnerships and culturally focused projects is highly beneficial.

Work arrangement
Yes