Director, Flights Supply Third Parties (Bangkok Based)

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.

The Opportunity

Agoda’s Flights business is one of the fastest-growing verticals in the APAC region. Since launching air ticket sales in 2019, we have rapidly expanded our footprint and are now seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to drive our Flights Supply Third Parties Team. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Agoda’s competitive position, leading commercial growth, and building high-impact partnerships.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a senior commercial leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will have the autonomy to define and execute the supply strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver outstanding results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end Flights supply strategy for third party partnerships, positioning Agoda as the premier distribution partner.
• Drive strategic growth through high-impact partnerships. Identify, structure, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with key supply partners. Cultivate long-term, high-value relationships that enhance Agoda’s competitive advantage and deliver sustained business impact.
• Oversee key supply metrics including inventory depth, fare competitiveness, availability, and revenue contribution. Leverage data and market intelligence to inform regional strategy, anticipate market shifts, and steer agile decision-making.
• Influence cross-functional delivery. Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Operations to scale integrations, launch innovative supply initiatives, and resolve operational challenges. Ensure alignment of supply strategy with broader company priorities.
• Build and scale organizational capability. Attract, develop, and lead a high-performing regional supply team. Establish a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement that supports long-term regional success.
• Act as a regional thought leader. Stay at the forefront of regulatory, technological, and industry developments. Represent Agoda with senior stakeholders, industry forums, and key partners, driving advocacy and positioning the company as a category leader.
• Ensure operational excellence and risk mitigation. Oversee end-to-end partner lifecycle management—from onboarding and compliance to contract execution and operational delivery. Champion scalable systems and processes to enhance partner satisfaction and business resilience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the airline, OTA, or travel technology sectors, with a strong track record in supply, commercial negotiations, and partner management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute regional strategies, leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions and performance.
• Fluent English communication skills; Mandarin language ability is a plus!
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable with both strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Proven experience collaborating across teams to deliver complex projects and foster innovation.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams, with a passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Highly comfortable working with data to analyze performance, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions

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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.