Vice President - Energy Division

Vice President Energy Division India

About Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of products and solutions in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling, serving customers across the energy, food, water, and marine industries. Headquartered in Lund, Sweden, the company operates in more than 100 countries, enabling customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in industrial processes.

With a heritage of over 140 years, Alfa Laval plays a critical role in supporting the global energy transition, focusing on solutions for energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, decarbonization, and sustainable industrial growth. Sustainability and responsible use of resources are central to the company’s purpose of pioneering positive impact.

Alfa Laval India

Alfa Laval has been present in India since 1937 and plays a strategically important role within the group. The India headquarters is located in Pune, with eight manufacturing facilities based at Pune and Satara, and multiple sales and service locations across the country. The Manufacturing facilities supplies key components and systems in Separation, Heat Transfer, and Flow technology. It is also a hub for Centrifugal Separators, Decanters, and Flow equipment delivered to the global markets from here.

The company's products and solutions are omnipresent in over 25 multiple Indian industries including food processing, dairy, edible oil processing, sugar production, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, brewery, distillery, starch, pulp and paper, oil & gas, marine and energy. Alfa Laval caters to many national and international clients based across India and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

We are now looking for a for an Inspirational leader to spearhead our Energy division in India, partnering closely with the business leaders and managers. Energy Division is a strategic pillar of Alfa Laval India, to achieve our growth ambition for the coming years.

The Energy Division focuses on delivering solutions that promote greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact for customers in industries such as HVAC and refrigeration, renewable energy, data centers, oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining, and power generation. division supports customers across the value chain through advanced heat exchanger technologies and separation solutions, enabling energy optimization, heat recovery, and sustainable operations in both traditional and emerging energy markets

Role Description

You will be a member of AL India Management team, directly reporting to Managing Director, as well as the key representative for India 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 a transition leader, accelerating the energy transition, driving cleantech innovation, and positioning Alfa Laval as a thought 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. Moreover, you will be responsible for leading, developing and securing a high performing Divisional team (more than 30 people) in line with the Alfa Laval culture.

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.

Key elements of the Role involve

• 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.

Strategic Skills & Leadership Profile

• 18-22 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.

Reporting Relationship:

This role reports to the Managing Director, Alfa Laval India

Location: Pune

“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.”

Experience Level

Executive Level