Mission & Role Purpose
The Executive Vice President (EVP) Region Americas is responsible for the overall business performance strategic direction and operational execution of the Water Technologies business across the United States Canada and Argentina. This role carries full P&L accountability and balances vision strategy and hands-on execution to drive sustainable profitable growth operational excellence and long-term value creation.
As a results-driven collaborative leader and change agent the EVP aligns investments resources and priorities across markets while empowering leaders and teams to deliver performance consistent with the companys values of Trust Reliability and Innovation.
Water Technologies serves core markets including residential and commercial plumbing systems municipal piping infrastructure and radiant floor heating and cooling solutions. The EVP ensures strong market positioning and growth across these segments while advancing customer-centric innovative solutions in the water and construction ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Growth & P&L Leadership
- Define and execute the regional strategy for the USA Canada and Argentina in alignment with Group objectives and the global CEO vision.
- Assume full P&L responsibility including revenue growth EBIT margin improvement cash flow and capital efficiency.
- Drive profitable growth through disciplined pricing portfolio optimization volume strategy (mix capacity utilization and demand shaping) and investment prioritization.
- Lead the development of medium-term strategic plans annual operating plans budgets and forecasts.
- Act as a strategic yet operational leader ensuring strategy translates into measurable execution and results.
Market Development & Customer Success
- Strengthen competitive positioning and increase market share across plumbing municipal piping and radiant heating/cooling markets.
- Build and sustain a customer- and market-centric culture across all regions.
- Lead key account strategies and enable best-in-class commercial execution across segments and channels.
- Identify prioritize and execute growth opportunities across residential commercial municipal and infrastructure markets.
Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Oversee and align cross-functional teams and processes such as Sales Marketing Operations CRM Sales Effectiveness and Performance Management.
- Drive continuous improvement cost discipline and operational excellence across all entities in the region.
- Ensure effective planning across net working capital capacity utilization and capital investments aligning resources with strategic priorities.
- Act as a change leader guiding organizations through transformation while maintaining engagement and performance.
Governance Compliance & HSE
- Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and internal Group requirements across the Americas region.
- Champion a culture of ethics health safety and environmental responsibility.
- Serve as a senior representative of the company with customers authorities industry associations and external partners.
Organization Culture & People Leadership
- Lead develop and inspire regional and country leadership teams.
- Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability strong collaboration and a focus on results.
- Drive talent development succession planning and leadership capability across the region.
- Actively promote an inclusive people-centered culture aligned with corporate values.
Partnerships Growth Initiatives & M&A
- Identify and evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities including partnerships and acquisitions.
- Support M&A initiatives through target evaluation due diligence integration planning and post-merger execution.
- Strengthen strategic alliances that enhance market reach innovation and long-term growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue and profitable growth
- EBIT and EBIT margin
- Cash flow and cash contribution
- Net Working Capital (NWC)
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business Economics Engineering or a related field (required).
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree (strongly preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of senior executive leadership with full P&L responsibility in a regional or multi-country environment.
- Proven success leading strategy transformation and operational execution in complex organizations.
- Experience within plumbing water systems construction materials municipal infrastructure or related industrial sectors strongly preferred.
Competencies & Leadership Profile
- Strong balance of strategic vision and operational execution.
- Results-driven leader with a track record of driving profitable growth.
- Collaborative empowering leadership style with the ability to influence across cultures and geographies.
- Strong financial analytical and decision-making capability.
- Trusted resilient leader who thrives in dynamic evolving environments.
Languages
- English: Fluent (required)
- Spanish: Fluent or advanced (preferred)
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Mission & Role PurposeThe Executive Vice President (EVP) Region Americas is responsible for the overall business performance strategic direction and operational execution of the Water Technologies business across the United States Canada and Argentina. This role carries full P&L accountability and b...
Mission & Role Purpose
The Executive Vice President (EVP) Region Americas is responsible for the overall business performance strategic direction and operational execution of the Water Technologies business across the United States Canada and Argentina. This role carries full P&L accountability and balances vision strategy and hands-on execution to drive sustainable profitable growth operational excellence and long-term value creation.
As a results-driven collaborative leader and change agent the EVP aligns investments resources and priorities across markets while empowering leaders and teams to deliver performance consistent with the companys values of Trust Reliability and Innovation.
Water Technologies serves core markets including residential and commercial plumbing systems municipal piping infrastructure and radiant floor heating and cooling solutions. The EVP ensures strong market positioning and growth across these segments while advancing customer-centric innovative solutions in the water and construction ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Growth & P&L Leadership
- Define and execute the regional strategy for the USA Canada and Argentina in alignment with Group objectives and the global CEO vision.
- Assume full P&L responsibility including revenue growth EBIT margin improvement cash flow and capital efficiency.
- Drive profitable growth through disciplined pricing portfolio optimization volume strategy (mix capacity utilization and demand shaping) and investment prioritization.
- Lead the development of medium-term strategic plans annual operating plans budgets and forecasts.
- Act as a strategic yet operational leader ensuring strategy translates into measurable execution and results.
Market Development & Customer Success
- Strengthen competitive positioning and increase market share across plumbing municipal piping and radiant heating/cooling markets.
- Build and sustain a customer- and market-centric culture across all regions.
- Lead key account strategies and enable best-in-class commercial execution across segments and channels.
- Identify prioritize and execute growth opportunities across residential commercial municipal and infrastructure markets.
Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Oversee and align cross-functional teams and processes such as Sales Marketing Operations CRM Sales Effectiveness and Performance Management.
- Drive continuous improvement cost discipline and operational excellence across all entities in the region.
- Ensure effective planning across net working capital capacity utilization and capital investments aligning resources with strategic priorities.
- Act as a change leader guiding organizations through transformation while maintaining engagement and performance.
Governance Compliance & HSE
- Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and internal Group requirements across the Americas region.
- Champion a culture of ethics health safety and environmental responsibility.
- Serve as a senior representative of the company with customers authorities industry associations and external partners.
Organization Culture & People Leadership
- Lead develop and inspire regional and country leadership teams.
- Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability strong collaboration and a focus on results.
- Drive talent development succession planning and leadership capability across the region.
- Actively promote an inclusive people-centered culture aligned with corporate values.
Partnerships Growth Initiatives & M&A
- Identify and evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities including partnerships and acquisitions.
- Support M&A initiatives through target evaluation due diligence integration planning and post-merger execution.
- Strengthen strategic alliances that enhance market reach innovation and long-term growth.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue and profitable growth
- EBIT and EBIT margin
- Cash flow and cash contribution
- Net Working Capital (NWC)
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business Economics Engineering or a related field (required).
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree (strongly preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of senior executive leadership with full P&L responsibility in a regional or multi-country environment.
- Proven success leading strategy transformation and operational execution in complex organizations.
- Experience within plumbing water systems construction materials municipal infrastructure or related industrial sectors strongly preferred.
Competencies & Leadership Profile
- Strong balance of strategic vision and operational execution.
- Results-driven leader with a track record of driving profitable growth.
- Collaborative empowering leadership style with the ability to influence across cultures and geographies.
- Strong financial analytical and decision-making capability.
- Trusted resilient leader who thrives in dynamic evolving environments.
Languages
- English: Fluent (required)
- Spanish: Fluent or advanced (preferred)
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
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