VP, EMEA Water: Growth & Market Expansion

Gentrack; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life and income protection

24 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Remote-work opportunities

Job summary

Gentrack is seeking a Vice President of EMEA - Water to own and grow the water portfolio across Europe. The role combines managing UK water accounts with strategic expansion into selected EMEA markets, leveraging Gentrack's track record in AU and UK markets.

The incumbent will lead high-stakes enterprise deals, engage CxO level stakeholders, and drive market expansion while building capable account teams. This role requires a deep water sector network and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the water sector or related fields with at least 5 years in a senior commercial or P&L-bearing role.
• Proven track record managing or growing a portfolio of complex water utility accounts and multi-year deals (£5M+ TCV).
• Knowledge of UK water regulatory framework (OFWAT, open water market, D-MeX, C MeX).
• Familiarity with EMEA water market dynamics across selected countries a strong advantage.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate business education is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow Gentrack's water portfolio across Europe, combining growth of existing UK water accounts with expansion into EMEA markets.
• Lead P&L and commercial governance for water deals, including pricing, margins and multi-year structuring.
• Engage with CxO level customers, regulators, SI and industry bodies to secure strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute market expansion plans in regulated utilities and water technology ecosystems.
• Build and develop high-performing account management teams and leverage existing networks within SI/advisory ecosystems.

Skills

Water sector

Enterprise software

P&L leadership

CxO relationships

Market expansion

Account leadership

OFWAT knowledge

Education

Degree-level education

MBA

Job description

Gentrack is seeking a Vice President of EMEA - Water to own and grow the water portfolio across Europe. The role combines managing UK water accounts with strategic expansion into selected EMEA markets, leveraging Gentrack's track record in AU and UK markets.

The incumbent will lead high-stakes enterprise deals, engage CxO level stakeholders, and drive market expansion while building capable account teams. This role requires a deep water sector network and strong commercial acumen.