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Alfa Laval Middle East and Africa is looking for a Vice President Energy Division– Middle East, South & East Africa

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping a sustainable energy future? At Alfa Laval, we don’t just overcome challenges—we pioneer solutions that create a positive impact for our customers, our people, and the planet. Our curiosity sparks innovation, and our commitment drives us to deliver transformative results every single day.

Join a truly diverse and inclusive team where your leadership will make a real difference. At Alfa Laval, you’ll be empowered to build bridges to the future, delivering sustainable solutions that address the world’s most urgent energy challenges. Together, we’re making the world a better place.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first‑rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. We have been present in the Middle East and Africa for over 50 years. The region is being formed by 43 countries, where Alfa Laval has presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. We are now looking for an inspirational leader to spearhead the Energy function at Middle East and Africa, partnering closely with the business divisions and general managers.

You will be a member of AL MEA Management team, directly reporting to Regional President, as well as the key representative for the 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 atransition leader, accelerating the energy transition, driving cleantech innovation, and positioning Alfa Laval as athought 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 Division 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

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate’s fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.