Vice President Strategy, Transformation & Marketing – Europe
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make cities better places to live. We provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors, and maintenance and modernization solutions that add value to building life cycles.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join us as the Strategy, Transformation & Marketing VP for Europe. This role will shape our long‑term vision, drive transformation, and ensure success across 37 European countries. The position reports to Karla Lindahl, EVP Europe, with a dotted line to EVP Strategy & Transformation.
Key Responsibilities

Lead KONE Strategy development and execution.
Develop and deploy KONE Way – the company’s operating model.
Steer KONE’s investment prioritization process.
Lead transformation programs.
Drive the company’s agility and readiness for the future.
Lead and support marketing initiatives, brand experiences, and events to align with KONE’s strategy and drive profitable growth.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Leadership experience with increasing responsibility; profit‑and‑loss responsibility preferred but not required. Demonstrated record of measurable business results.
Strategic visionary who has driven growth, profitability, or competitive positioning across industries.
Domain expertise in strategy and transformation with deep industry knowledge and trend awareness.
Leadership excellence: ability to inspire high‑performance, inclusive teams.
Experience leading large‑scale transformation projects in complex environments.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Analytical proficiency using data and metrics to inform decisions.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Guides and inspires teams toward shared objectives with a customer‑focused approach.
Enhances communication by removing barriers and fostering open dialogue.
Fosters collaboration across functions and levels.
Is proactive, driven, and thrives in both structured and dynamic settings.

KONE is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.
Apply today and join our exciting journey to elevate our success!
Read more on www.kone.com/careers.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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