Vice President Energy Division– Middle East, South & East

Description

You will be a member of AL MEA Management team, directly reporting to Regional President, as well as the key representative for MEA region. Moreover, you will be responsible for leading, developing and securing a high performing team in line with the Alfa Laval culture.

This is your opportunity to be a transition leader , accelerating the energy transition, driving cleantech innovation, and positioning Alfa Laval as a thought leader in the industry. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our Energy business, preparing us for a digital future, and differentiating Alfa Laval as the partner of choice for sustainable energy solutions.

To help Alfa Laval uphold its promises and foster a thriving service culture, we are seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Vice President of Energy Divisio n to join our skilled, dedicated, and passionate team.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Sales management and lead teams within a fast-paced environment. Success in this role hinges on delivering profitable growth and developing a high-performing team.

We offer a unique opportunity for you to play a crucial role in transforming our Energy business, preparing us for a digital future, and positioning us as a key differentiator for Alfa Laval.

• Define and drive a visionary, long-term Energy business strategy focused on energy transition, cleantech, market leadership, and sustainable growth.
• Position Alfa Laval as a Transition Leader—helping customers and communities navigate the energy transition and embrace clean technologies.
• Shape the future portfolio by driving innovation and digital transformation offerings aligned with customer and industry evolution.
• Build strategic partnerships and go-to-market ecosystems to accelerate growth and market penetration.
• Align cross-functional efforts by collaborating with Operations, Marketing, and Global Energy units to create unified customer strategies.
• Strengthen commercial excellence through targeted sales enablement, differentiated value propositions, and customer-centric messaging.
• Provide global strategic direction to Energy sales teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market opportunities.
• Drive enterprise-level relationships that strengthen Alfa Laval’s market position and unlock long-term business value.
• Translate global GSS and Energy Division strategies into actionable growth plans for the Sales Company.
• Lead strategic market analysis to identify growth opportunities, industry shifts, and competitive threats.
• Ensure financial discipline through strategic forecasting, budgeting, and performance governance.
• Design an agile, future-ready organizational structure aligned with market potential and strategic priorities.
• Lead change management to transform ways of working, elevate capability, and drive cultural alignment.
• Develop talent and leadership pipelines, fostering a high-performance culture and coaching teams for long-term success.
• Champion strategic technology and industry innovation, influencing product development and customer solutions across multiple sectors.
• Shape high-impact techno-commercial strategies for large projects, tenders, and global bids.

• 15 years of senior leadership experience with deep strategic and techno-commercial expertise in the Energy sector.
• Proven track record in leading regional businesses, crafting growth strategies, and delivering transformational results.
• Strong capability in shaping business direction, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving organizational change.
• Exceptional strategic communication, stakeholder influence, and executive presence.
• Visionary yet hands-on leadership style, capable of inspiring teams toward ambitious growth.
• Educational background : BE /
  
  B. Tech (Chemical / Mechanical) from a top institute; MBA preferred for strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of Arabic will be given preference due to the regional market focus.

This role reports to Regional president Alfa Laval MEA

Al Khobar, KSA or Abu Dhabi, UAE