Vice President Strategy, Transformation

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is
to make the world's cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to
improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and
escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic
building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization,
which add value to the life cycle of any building

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join us as the Strategy, Transformation & Marketing VP for Europe. You'll be at the forefront of shaping our long-term vision and guiding us towards a prosperous future. In this role, you will not just shape strategy; you will bring it to life, drive transformation, and ensure our success in a dynamic environment.  

As the Strategy, Transformation & Marketing VP Europe, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and executing the company's strategy across 37 countries in Europe. You'll collaborate with all our businesses, areas, and functions to ensure a shared vision and a unified path forward. With your leadership, we aim to transfer our strengths into strategic initiatives, execute strategies effectively, and accelerate our transformation programs to thrive in the future. Reports to Karla Lindahl, EVP Europe with a dotted line reporting to EVP Strategy & Transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading KONE Strategy development and following through with strategy execution.
• Leading KONE Way – KONE's operating model development and deployment.
• Leading KONE's investment prioritization process.
• Leading transformation programs.
• Driving the company's agility and readiness for the future.​
• Leading and supporting marketing initiatives, as well as brand experiences and events, to align with KONE's strategy to drive profitable growth.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

We seek a candidate with the following comprehensive qualifications and experience:

• Leadership Experience: relevant experience in leadership roles, demonstrating increasing responsibility. While experience with profit and loss responsibility is preferred, we also appreciate diverse leadership experiences - making critical decisions, guiding organizational strategy, and achieving substantial business results. A consistent record of performance, exemplified by quantifiable achievements, project successes, and the ability to meet or exceed goals and deadlines.
• Strategic Visionary: Proven ability to develop and implement successful business strategies. We are interested in leaders who have driven growth, enhanced profitability, or improved competitive positioning, regardless of industry.
• Domain Expertise: Strong competence and a record of accomplishment within the domain of strategy and transformation. A deep understanding of industry dynamics, emerging trends, and a history of effectively navigating and influencing within the sector.
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture. Experience in building and managing diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives is highly valued.
• Transformation Projects: Experience in leading large-scale transformation projects, especially within complex or rapidly changing environment. Strong ability to navigate challenges, implement change, and achieve measurable and sustainable results.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. We appreciate candidates who can articulate complex ideas clearly and engage effectively with diverse audiences, both internal and external.
• Analytical Proficiency: Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of using data and metrics to inform and validate business decisions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Guides and Inspires: Sets direction and leads teams towards shared objectives, prioritizing a customer-focused approach.
• Enhances Communication: Identifies and addresses barriers to foster open and effective communication.
• Fosters Collaboration: Encourages teamwork and the sharing of ideas across various functions and levels within the organization.
• Is Proactive and Driven: Demonstrates initiative and ambition, thriving in both structured and dynamic environments.

KONE is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including different genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences. We believe diversity drives innovation and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We understand the importance of work-life balance and support flexible working arrangements where possible.

Apply today and be part of our exciting journey to elevate our success

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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