Chief Executive Officer - EMEA Data Centre Cooling Division

Overview

Join a top global HVAC manufacturer as the Chief Executive Officer focusing on leading and growing the Data Centre Cooling business across EMEA. This pivotal leadership role involves steering an established strategic business, driving growth in a rapidly expanding industry, and reporting directly to the executive leadership team. The position is based in Europe with flexibility on location.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the overarching growth strategy for EMEA’s Data Centre division.
• Lead sales initiatives, business development efforts, and foster key client relationships.
• Oversee daily operations, ensure successful project execution, and manage aftermarket service functions.
• Guide product management and develop effective go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand image and expand market reach.
• Build and nurture high-performance regional leadership teams.
• Identify new market segments, establish strategic partnerships, and optimize market entry strategies.
• Achieve profitable growth targets while upholding operational excellence.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned senior leader with an accomplished history of scaling engineered or technical product businesses, preferably within the Data Centre Cooling sector. Exceptional leaders from related fields such as HVAC, mission-critical infrastructure, thermal management, critical power, industrial engineering, or digital infrastructure are also encouraged to apply.

• Proven experience directing cross-functional teams including sales, operations, service, and product management.
• Strong commercial insight and demonstrated ability to drive profitable business growth.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to implementation.
• Skillful at influencing customers, partners, and senior leaders across multiple countries.
• Familiarity with complex international manufacturing environments.
• Passionate about team development and transformative growth leadership.

Benefits and Compensation

• Opportunity to lead a crucial and strategically significant EMEA business unit.
• Considerable managerial autonomy and direct interaction with executive leadership.
• Access to a global platform with ambitious expansion goals.
• Ability to influence the future landscape of Data Centre Cooling across Europe.
• Competitive base salary, executive bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation will be tailored based on the candidate’s experience, achievements, and qualifications.

Additional Information

This full-time position is located onsite in Europe, with some flexibility on specific location within EMEA. The role reports directly to senior executives and requires international collaboration across multiple regions and markets.