Head of Strategy and Business Development

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions. 

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organization this is the opportunity for you.  Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.      

Head of Strategy and Business Development 

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of Strategy and Business Development to lead our global transformation initiatives. This is a key role in shaping our strategic direction, driving innovation, and unlocking new market opportunities. You will collaborate across regions and functions to deliver insights, define innovation processes, and execute high-impact projects that elevate our business performance. 

What you will do 

• Lead the development, and in some key projects the execution, of the overall business development strategy to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic transformation  

• Continuously assess current business performance across segments with external market intelligence and recommend actionable improvements  

• Drive strategic initiatives such as recurring revenue models and customer-centric innovation processes  

• Identify and evaluate new markets, partners, channels, and customer segments  

• Collaborate with regional teams and business units to translate customer insights into innovation and commercial success  

• Conduct financial feasibility studies for innovation projects 

• Build and maintain a wide network of industry contacts to stay ahead of market trends and competitive dynamics  

• Manage the Patent portfolio of Gunnebo Safe Storage 

What we are looking for 

A seasoned professional with a strong background in management consulting or strategic business development within a global, ideally decentralized setting. The ideal candidate will possess: 

•  7-10 years of experience & education in the field  

•  Several years of senior leadership experience, showcasing a talent for inspiring teams and making decisive choices 

• Experience in technology and product development 

•  Proficiency in innovation processes and customer insight methodologies 

•  Knowledge of market intelligence 

•  The ability to craft and adjust business models for emerging market segments 

•  Proven track record in overseeing transformation projects and executing strategic initiatives 

•  Excellent cross-cultural communication skills at various organizational levels 

•  Sharp analytical and problem-solving acumen combined with a strategic outlook 

If you embody these qualifications, we would love to hear from you.