Your executive partner for market development and lasting impact in Southeast Asia

Practical approaches to turn ambition into measurable results

HOW WE HELP


Many organizations have the ambition, ideas, and market opportunity to grow, but execution stalls. Internal teams are stretched, priorities compete and critical initiatives lose momentum. At Exponasia Growth Partners, we step in to bridge that gap. We partner directly with business leaders to drive the high-impact initiatives that are too important to delay but too demanding for already-busy teams to lead alone. From entering new markets to strengthening commercial performance, we provide the leadership, capacity, and execution expertise needed to turn strategy into measurable results. Whether expanding geographically, building new capabilities, or delivering long-postponed transformation, we help make it happen, with deep, practical experience across Southeast Asia’s complex and diverse business landscape.

WHAT THAT MEANS IN PRACTICE


We typically support clients by:

  • Leading market entry and regional expansion initiatives.
  • Accelerating commercial performance and go-to-market execution.
  • Providing fractional leadership for growth, strategy or market dev't.
  • Driving strategic projects that lack internal bandwidth or ownership.
  • Translating strategy into actionable plans and on-the-ground delivery.

WHO WE PARTNER WITH


SMEs expanding internationally

We can help you structuring and implementing market entry projects for you

Mid-sized firms lacking regional leadership bandwidth

We can help you structuring and implementing growth initiatives and commercial improvement projects

MNCs running their own growth and commercial excellence initiatives

We can work embedded in your teams as an extension of your organization

Consulting & Investment Groups

We can work embedded in your teams on due diligence, commercial excellence and post-merger integration projects with your clients 

BUSINESS AREAS WHERE WE DRIVE IMPACT


MARKETS SERVED


General Manufacturing

All sub-sectors of industrial manufacturing whether manufacturers of end-products, components, equipment, machinery, assemblies, tooling, consumables and others

Process Industry

Chemicals, specialty chemicals food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, cosmetics, paint & coatings, textile and others

Power & Energy

Power generation (thermal and renewable), transmission and distribution

Oil & Gas

Upstream & LNG

A broad variety of onshore & offshore applications whether in exploration, drilling, extraction and LNG sectors

Refinery and Petrochemical

Oil storage, refining, polymer processing, synthetic fiber manufacturing and others

Other Industrial & Energy sectors

All other sectors where industrial products, services & engineered solutions are used

ENGAGEMENT FORMATS


Expert Advise

We support you in developing an actionable plan, then leave implementation in your hands

Project Implementation

We lead or co-lead the implementation phase, acting as an extension of your team

Fractional & Interim Management

We step into leadership or operational roles within your organization (either part-time or full-time) for a defined period

OPERATIONAL MODEL


We maintain project leadership and leverage a network of subject-matter experts

Market entry and growth projects require multifaceted expertise. We possess extensive experience in leading complex projects, leveraging a network of subject-matter experts developed over the years. This network includes former MNC professionals who have launched their ventures, as well as referrals by trusted industry contacts. We maintain overall project leadership while managing experts in areas such as trading law, risk advisory, corporate services, accounting, tax, legal, market research, recruitment, HR outsourcing, and more.

JOIN OUR INDEPENDENT PARTNER NETWORK (IPN)

Building partnerships for cross-border growth delivery


The Independent Business Partner (IBP) program connects Exponasia Growth Partners with boutique business services firms and independent consultants focused on internationalisation and growth execution.

The program brings together like-minded partners who combine complementary expertise, local market knowledge, and cross-border delivery capabilities to help ambitious companies turn expansion strategy into tangible results across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Explore the carousel for an overview and download the IBP Framework of Collaboration for a deeper dive into the program.

Download the IPN Framework of Collaboration

Reach to us if interested in joining the Program.

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We are deeply engaged in the business community, sparking conversations, shaping opinions and driving meaningful debate.

MEMBERSHIPS


We actively engage with the business community, enabling us to stay current with market trends and maintain a strong industry network

WHY US


We deliver expertise with personal touch and agile approach

Giuseppe Di Lieto, founder and managing director of Exponasia Growth Partners

We focus only on what we do best

We are driven by passion, not metrics

We are pleasant people to work with

Reach to us today to explore how we can support your growth and transformation in Southeast Asia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is Exponasia Growth Partners based?

    We are based out of Singapore, the trading and logistic hub of Southeast Asia.

  • What are your industry and functional expertise?

    We specialize in internationalization and trading of industrial products, services, and engineered solutions across various sectors within the Industrial and Energy markets. Our expertise spans major Southeast Asian countries, with the capability to execute selected projects in South Korea and Japan as well.

  • Whom your services are addressed to?

    Our services are tailored for ambitious small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to enter or expand in Southeast Asian markets. We also support multinational corporations (MNCs) by enhancing their internal project teams with focused expertise and additional capacity. Additionally, our offerings assist consulting and investment firms with specific commercial-related work scopes within their larger projects.

  • I am a Local SME owner/director expert of my business; why would I need a growth consultant?

    Consider hiring a growth consultant if you face any of the following challenges: (1) Shortage of Expertise: your organization lacks the specific knowledge and skills needed for growth. (2) Limited Capacity: you have restricted resources to dedicate to new initiatives. (3) Need for an Independent Perspective: you seek an unbiased third-party expert to provide a fresh view on your business and growth strategy.

  • I am an International SME director; why wouldn't I have my export manager travel periodically to develop the market?

    Indeed, you can do that, but unless your product, service, or solution is truly unmatched in the marketplace, you may end up investing significant time and money without achieving your desired results.

  • I am an MNC executive looking for support with my growth initiatives; why engaging Exponasia Growth Partners?

    We have been in same or similar roles as the one you are in now. You shall assume we think clearly, act decisively and execute with sense of urgency just like you do. Let's start a conversation.

  • Do you provide agency representation?

    We selectively consider case by case, depending on the product/service/solution offering and their potential in the market.

  • How do you structure your service contracts?

    Depending on the scope of services, we can discuss either, or a combination of, hourly rates, project fees and a retainer fee. We are also open to introducing a success fee for scopes with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

  • Will I be able to afford your services?

    If you are serious about growing your business, most likely you will.

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