Vice President Energy Division– Middle East, South & East Africa

Alfa Laval; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech company is seeking a Vice President of Energy Division to define long-term strategies and drive innovation. This role requires a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in the Energy sector to enhance the company’s market position while fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in sales management and strategic leadership, and is preferred to have an educational background in Chemical or Mechanical engineering along with an MBA. This position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and involves collaboration with regional teams to accelerate growth and navigate energy transitions.

Qualifications

• 15 years of senior leadership experience in the Energy sector.
• Track record of leading regional businesses and driving growth strategies.
• Exceptional strategic communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Energy business strategy focused on sustainable growth.
• Position the company as a transition leader in energy technologies.
• Build strategic partnerships to enhance market penetration.
• Lead change management and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Sales management

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Stakeholder influence

Innovation

Education

BE/B. Tech (Chemical/Mechanical)

MBA

Job description

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.

Key elements of the Role involve

• Define and drive a visionary, long-term Energy business strategyfocused 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.

Strategic Skills & Leadership Profile

• 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.

Reporting Relationship

This role reports to Regional president Alfa Laval MEA

Location

Al Khobar, KSA or Abu Dhabi, UAE