Global Sustainability VP - Strategy, Governance & Impact

AGCO Corporation; Madrid; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation invites an Associate Vice President, Global Sustainability to lead AGCO's global sustainability strategy and governance. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into corporate strategy, initiatives, and performance measurement.

You will drive external reporting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance while shaping priorities that deliver long-term business value.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in sustainability, ESG, and corporate responsibility.
• Experience leading company-wide initiatives within a global organization.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and performance measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive change across complex matrix organizations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive professional experience in sustainability and related disciplines.
• Proven leadership developing sustainability professionals in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AGCO's global sustainability strategy, roadmap, governance framework, and long-term sustainability objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate strategy, business priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Embed sustainability into governance, planning processes, targets, decision-making, management systems, and performance measures to create long-term business ownership and accountability.
• Partner with global functions, regional leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, product management, legal, finance, HR, and communications to integrate sustainability across the organization.
• Translate sustainability priorities into customer, dealer, and farmer value propositions, ensuring sustainability is reflected in innovation and go-to-market approaches.
• Establish sustainability goals, reporting processes, performance measures, and accountability mechanisms to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Oversee sustainability reporting, ESG disclosures, external stakeholder engagement, and relationships with sustainability rating agencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and define strategic responses to emerging risks and opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global sustainability organization, strengthening talent and succession planning.
• Advise SLT, Board, Governance Committee, and AGCO Foundation Board on sustainability strategy and risks, with up to 50% travel.

Skills

ESG expertise

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Executive influence

Global organization experience

Strategic communication

Job description

AGCO Corporation invites an Associate Vice President, Global Sustainability to lead AGCO's global sustainability strategy and governance. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into corporate strategy, initiatives, and performance measurement.

You will drive external reporting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance while shaping priorities that deliver long-term business value.