Director of Strategy & Transformation

The organisation

After becoming an independent company in 2021, Philips Domestic Appliances announced its new brand name, Versuni, in February 2023. Versuni offers a new perspective on the word ‘universe’ with a focus on how our life at home unites us, no matter where we live. The company strives to make life as simple and convenient as possible for consumers by developing products that make our houses truly feel like home.

Versuni is now fully owned by the private equity firm Hillhouse Capital but remains a licensee of Royal Philips and continues to use various well-known brand names in the market like the Airfryer, Espresso Machine with LatteGo, PerfectCare Steam Generator, Air Purifier or AquaTrio Cordless Vacuum. However, as a recently formed independent company with a new name and visual identity, Versuni is currently going through a crucial scale-up phase to position itself as a key player in the global domestic appliance market.

The company is highly entrepreneurial and encourages employees to always stay curious and explore new ideas. Its products use some of the most innovative technology on the market and are recognized worldwide for their excellence within the industry. Looking towards the future, Versuni aims to develop products made with more sustainable materials that are easier to repair, refurbish, re/up-cycle, and help to reduce waste.

The position

Versuni sells industry-leading domestic appliances. The Director of Strategy & Transformation will report to the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, a member of Versuni’s Executive Leadership Team. They will lead the execution of important strategic initiatives and drive value creation, contributing to Versuni’s ambitious growth goals and margin expansion objectives.

Tasks & responsibilities

The Director of Strategy & Transformation will drive the deployment and implementation of Versuni’s strategic initiatives and be a key point of contact for the organization’s Executive Leadership Team and shareholders. They will build momentum within the growing organization and determine the company’s overall market strategy, focusing on value creation and maximizing top-line growth.

Taking ownership of Versuni’s dynamic initiative portfolio, the Director will make strategic decisions about when to start, pause, and refocus market initiatives to maximize growth opportunities. She/he will identify target segments and develop and implement streamlined value-tracking metrics to be used by the project teams to pinpoint the company’s sources of value and monitor business performance.

The Director of Strategy and Transformation will need to have the confidence to propose bold, innovative ideas or challenge existing processes or strategies. A strong commercial mindset is necessary for success as well as the ability to continuously identify and secure strategic partnerships and promising business development opportunities.

By keeping the customer in mind while focusing on the bigger picture, the Director will maintain a clear vision on the future and present information that resonates with business leaders and brings insights to life. They will report to the Chief Strategy Officer and support Versuni’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and shareholders in important decision-making processes. They will not have direct reports but will simultaneously manage multiple stakeholders and closely collaborate with various initiative teams to ensure the successful execution of large-scale cross-border projects.

“The Director of Strategy & Transformation will be a driving force in the next phase of Versuni’s growth transformation strategy. It is an exciting opportunity to not only contribute your own ideas but also execute them on a global scale.” - Mark Venema, Chief Strategy Officer

Versuni’s culture offers an inclusive, collaborative, and fun place to work. The dynamic international team is on an exciting journey to expand the Versuni brand, worldwide. And the Director of Strategy and Transformation will play a significant role in shaping the company’s strategic growth initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a consumer goods consultant with experience working in a fast-paced, global corporate environment.

Candidate profile*

• 8+ years of experience
• In strategy development, implementation, and program management
• In a global corporate environment
• Strong leader and cross-collaborator
• Forward-thinking and consumer-centric

* Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.

Interested?

You can apply for this position by using the link below. Versuni is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.