Managing Director

Managing Director – Germany (HVAC | Chillers & Heat Pumps)

Transformation Mandate | Own, Build & Scale a Critical Market

📍 Germany

We are supporting the appointment of a Managing Director for Germany on behalf of a fast-growing HVAC manufacturer with a strong position in chiller and heat pump solutions and a clear trajectory for growth.

This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the German business — a genuine opportunity to shape strategy, lead from the front, and deliver meaningful growth in a competitive and evolving market.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional corporate MD role.

We are looking for a hands-on operator and business builder who can:

• Take full ownership of the German market
• Drive a clear and executable growth strategy
• Build a high-performance, results-driven organisation
• Instil pace, accountability, and commercial focus

You will be expected to lead from the front, setting direction while remaining close to the detail and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Full leadership and accountability for the Germany business
• Define and execute a clear growth strategy across key HVAC segments
• Drive commercial performance (pipeline, conversion, market penetration)
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing sales, service, and technical teams
• Strengthen market presence across chillers and heat pumps
• Develop strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with global teams, including R&D, to align product and market needs
• Create a culture of accountability, speed, and execution excellence

The Profile

We’re looking for a proven leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery:

• Senior leadership experience within the HVAC industry
• Essential: experience within chillers and/or heat pumps
• Track record of developing and growing a national market
• Strong commercial instinct with the ability to drive performance through teams
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, transformation-focused environments
• Fluent in German and English

Why This Role?

• True ownership of a key European market
• Opportunity to build and scale rather than maintain
• Backed by strong product capability and innovation
• Clear mandate to drive change, performance, and growth

To express an interest please contact John Barker at Seven Executive.