KONE Executive and Leadership Team

Michael Small, the President at KONE, spearheads regional operational strategies and market development, driving KONE's business objectives within key geographic areas. This executive leadership role focuses on expanding KONE's footprint and enhancing its service offerings for elevators, escalators, and autowalks across diverse building sectors. Small oversees the integration of KONE's comprehensive lifecycle solutions, from initial design and installation to maintenance and modernization, ensuring seamless delivery to clients including developers and building owners. By fostering strong client relationships and optimizing regional performance, Michael Small directly contributes to KONE's sustained growth and market leadership in regions such as North America and parts of Europe. The emphasis remains on operational efficiency and client satisfaction, reinforcing KONE's commitment to enhancing urban mobility and safety.

Bruce Moore, the President at KONE, directs critical operational initiatives and market penetration strategies, ensuring KONE's continued success in its core business areas. This leadership position involves overseeing the design, production, and servicing of elevators, escalators, and automatic doors, catering to a wide array of clients including architects and facility managers. Moore's responsibilities encompass driving efficiency and innovation across KONE's global operations, particularly focusing on market expansion and service excellence in regions like Asia and the Middle East. By managing key business units and fostering strategic partnerships, Bruce Moore ensures that KONE delivers comprehensive lifecycle solutions that enhance building performance and user experience. The focus is on maintaining KONE's reputation for quality and reliability in the industrial machinery sector, supporting the company's mission to improve urban living through advanced vertical transportation.

Nicolas Alchal, the Executive VP, Strategy & Transformation at KONE, architects the company's forward-looking strategic initiatives and drives transformative projects across the global organization. Overseeing the development and execution of KONE's long-term vision, Alchal ensures alignment with market dynamics and technological advancements within the elevator and escalator industry. This leadership position involves rigorous analysis of competitive landscapes and identification of new growth opportunities, directly impacting KONE's market position in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. By fostering innovation and optimizing operational frameworks, Nicolas Alchal guides the company's evolution to meet the demands of diverse building types, from residential complexes to major transportation hubs. The focus remains on enhancing KONE's comprehensive lifecycle solutions, from design to modernization, ensuring sustained competitive advantage and operational excellence.

Gabriela Castaeda, the Jefe De Personal at KONE, directs all human resources functions, ensuring a robust and engaged workforce across KONE's global operations. This role is critical for talent acquisition, development, and retention, supporting KONE's mission to provide advanced vertical transportation solutions. Castaeda oversees the implementation of HR policies and programs that foster a culture of safety, innovation, and customer focus, essential for the company's presence in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. By managing employee relations and optimizing organizational structures, Gabriela Castaeda ensures that KONE's workforce is equipped to deliver exceptional service in designing, producing, and servicing elevators, escalators, and automatic doors. The strategic management of personnel directly contributes to KONE's ability to serve architects, builders, and facility managers effectively throughout the entire lifecycle of vertical transportation systems.