Division President

About the role

The Division President will lead a high‑performing international business unit for a global industrial equipment leader. Reporting to senior corporate leadership, the role is responsible for setting strategic direction, delivering financial results and driving sustainable growth across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the division’s growth strategy to achieve revenue, profitability and market‑leadership targets.
• Own full P&L accountability, ensuring operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Build, mentor and inspire cross‑functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion customer‑centricity by translating market insights into actionable commercial plans.
• Refine go‑to‑market and distribution strategies to enhance sales effectiveness.
• Lead product and innovation initiatives in partnership with engineering and development teams.
• Optimize manufacturing, sourcing, supply‑chain and asset utilisation performance.
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, including investments, acquisitions and expansion projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders worldwide.
• Drive transformation programmes to keep the business competitive and future‑ready.

Required profile

• Extensive senior leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products or capital equipment.
• Proven track record of leading a division or business unit with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial acumen and success in developing go‑to‑market strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable revenue growth and operational improvement.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams across commercial, operations, manufacturing and supply‑chain functions.
• Excellent financial, strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

Required skills