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Madrid, Spain  ·  Available Globally

AlejandroGarcia

Industrial Transformation Executive  ·  Fractional CCO  ·  Digital Business Builder

"I build what doesn't exist yet,
fix what's broken — and scale what works."

+2,000%
ARR Growth · 3 Years
~80%
Win Rate · €5M–€30M
22+
Years Global Leadership
6
New Markets Opened
95–97%
Leadership Rating · 2023–25
About

I am a commercial and digital transformation executive who operates at the intersection of strategy and execution — building new business lines, managing strategic accounts, and leading the teams that make it real.

In my current role at Kalmar, I built the global IoT/AI digital business unit from zero: secured C-suite and Board buy-in, designed the XaaS model, led the go-to-market across 10+ international markets, and grew ARR by +2,000% in three years. My team closes enterprise agreements in the €5M–€30M range at approximately 80% win rate.

Before Kalmar, I spent 19 years at KONE Corporation (€10B+), progressing from Technical Engineer to Global Senior Manager — institutionalising the Global KAM function from zero, building the strategic account organisation for a €1B+ China portfolio, and opening 6 new EMEA markets from scratch.

Sector knowledge is acquired in months. The ability to build, transform, and scale a commercial organisation takes years. I bring the latter.

I consider myself an artist of business: I apply history, sociology, philosophy and geopolitics as executing tools to see what others miss — and to build what comes next.

+2,000%
ARR in 3 Years
~80%
Win Rate
3
Business Units Built
€1B+
China Portfolio
01

Builder + Operator

I design the strategy AND execute it. I have never handed off a business I built to someone else to run.

02

6 Successful Sector Transitions

From Technical Engineer to Global Digital Business Owner — each transition made with measurable outcomes.

03

Multicultural Commercial Intelligence

Operated across EMEA, APAC and Americas. Deep China market expertise built from zero, without formal authority.

04

Engineer + MBA

MSc Industrial Engineering · MBA Strategy · BCG Digital. Credibility with R&D and C-suite simultaneously.

Experience

22+ Years of Building,
Scaling & Transforming

Two world-class companies. Eight distinct roles across four continents, six new markets, multiple industries.

2021 — Present
Kalmar

Global Head of Digital Sales & Operations — Business Owner

Global leader in port and terminal logistics. Full P&L ownership. Business model transformation from CAPEX to XaaS across 10+ international markets.

Business Creation
Built from zero: Identified the XaaS opportunity, secured C-suite and Board buy-in, created the P&L, defined product-market fit, hired the team.
+2,000% ARR in 3 years — scaled from zero to a global digital operation through new logo acquisition and systematic cross-selling.
Enterprise deals €5M–€30M, ~80% win rate across EMEA, Americas and APAC.
Intelligence & AI
Built global BI dashboards (Qlik, Looker Studio, Power BI) + internal AI-powered analytics tool cutting insight cycles from days to minutes. Reported to Board weekly.
People
Led multicultural international team. Leadership ratings: 95%, 96%, 97% (2023–2025).
2002 — 2021
KONE Corporation

Senior Leadership — Global Strategy, Key Accounts & Transformation

Global leader in elevator and people-flow solutions (€10B+). 19 years of progressive leadership — 4 continents.

Global KAM & Strategy (2016–2021)
Institutionalised Global KAM from zero — multi-year business case, C-suite and Board approval. Rated 9.5/10 effectiveness.
China Strategic Account Organisation (€1B+ portfolio) — trusted C-level advisor with no formal authority.
BI dashboards increasing retention 15%, adopted by the Board as primary strategic performance tool.
EMEA Business Development (2012–2016)
6 new EMEA markets from zero: South Korea, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Egypt.
Enterprise deals €5M–€30M at ~80% win rate — Primark, Google, Lidl.
Offshore Gas & Oil (2007–2012)
Built KONE Offshore from pilot to €1.4M+ — DNV/ATEX regulated sector, zero prior exposure.
2015 — Present
Advisory & Ventures

Founder · Investor · Advisor · Lecturer

Investor & Advisor | Text Radar (AI LegalTech, 2024) — GTM strategy in a regulated sector.
Founder & CEO | HelppoExports — International B2B start-up, Finland (2015–2018).
Advisory Board & Lecturer | Haaga-Helia Sales School — Finland (2017–2019).
MBA · 2024

Leading Business Transformation & Strategy

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland

MSc · 2002

Industrial Engineering & Robotics

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Certification · 2020

Digital Transformation

BCG — Boston Consulting Group

Case Studies

From Zero to Scale.
Four Times.

Each project started with a blank page, a mandate, and full accountability for the outcome.

Kalmar · 2021–Present · Global
+2,000%

XaaS Business Transformation: From Zero ARR to a Global Digital Operation

Identified the XaaS opportunity before it was visible internally. Secured C-suite and Board buy-in, designed the subscription pricing model, launched MyKalmar Insights (data-as-a-service), and scaled across 10+ international markets in three years. Built an internal AI analytics tool eliminating IT dependency.

+2,000% ARR · ~80% Win Rate · 10+ Markets · €5M–€30M Contracts · AI Tool Deployed

XaaS StrategyP&L OwnershipGTM ExecutionIoT/AIBusiness Model Innovation
KONE · China · 2016–2021
€1B+

China KAM Organisation

Architected the strategic account organisation for KONE's €1B+ China portfolio — acting as C-level advisor with no formal authority. Designed around how decisions are actually made in that market, not around a Western playbook.

€1B+ Portfolio · C-Level Advisory · No Formal Authority

KAMChinaAdvisory
KONE · Global · 2016–2020
9.5/10

Global KAM Programme

Built the multi-year business case from zero, secured C-suite and Board approval, and institutionalised a Global KAM function across hundreds of commercial professionals. Enterprise deals €5M–€30M at ~80% win rate — Primark, Google, Lidl.

9.5/10 Effectiveness · €5M–€30M Deals · ~80% Win Rate

Global KAMEnterprise Sales
KONE Marine · 2007–2012
€1.4M+

Offshore Gas & Oil Business Unit

Built from pilot to €1.4M+ commercial operations entering a technically complex, heavily regulated sector — DNV classification, ATEX certification — with zero prior exposure. Led product adaptation alongside R&D and engineering.

€1.4M+ Revenue · DNV Certified · ATEX Certified · New Sector

New BusinessMaritimeRegulated
Services

What I Can Build
for You

Fractional Executive, Strategic Advisor, or Interim Leader — depending on what the situation requires.

01

Fractional CCO / Commercial Director

Full commercial leadership on a fractional basis — for companies that need senior executive capability without full-time overhead.

  • GTM strategy design & execution
  • Sales organisation structuring
  • P&L ownership & board reporting
  • Pipeline & forecasting governance
02

Digital Business Unit Build

Zero to one. I identify the opportunity, design the business model, secure internal buy-in, and lead the build.

  • XaaS / Servitization strategy
  • Business case & board narrative
  • Revenue model & pricing architecture
  • Global market entry execution
03

International Market Entry

I have opened 6 new markets from zero. I know how to enter fast — with the right channel, proposition, and first revenue.

  • Market intelligence & validation
  • Channel strategy & partner selection
  • Cross-cultural commercial adaptation
  • First revenue milestones
04

Commercial Intelligence & BI

I build decision-making infrastructure — not reports. Dashboards that tell the Board what is growing, what is at risk.

  • Executive dashboards (Qlik, Power BI, Looker)
  • AI-powered reporting tools
  • Customer health & LTV scoring
05

Global KAM Programme

I institutionalise Global KAM from zero — building the governance framework and commercial rituals that retain enterprise clients.

  • KAM programme design & rollout
  • Executive relationship management
  • Contract negotiation playbooks
06

Transformation & Strategy

I enter complex commercial situations, diagnose structural gaps, and design the transformation — from C-suite narrative to execution.

  • Business model innovation
  • Operating model design
  • C-suite advisory & board facilitation
Skills & Competencies

The Full Toolkit

Built across 22+ years, 6 sector transitions, and two world-class global companies.

Strategic

Leadership & Strategy

Business Transformation
XaaS / Servitization
P&L Management
GTM Execution
Board-Level Influence
Business Model Innovation
Change Management
Venture Building
Commercial

Revenue & Accounts

Global KAM
Enterprise Sales €5M–€30M
Strategic Account Mgmt
High-Value Negotiation
C-Suite Stakeholder Mgmt
Pricing Strategy
Customer LTV
International Market Entry
Digital & Tools

Technology & Intelligence

AI Commercial Applications
IoT Commercialisation
Predictive Analytics
ARR & SaaS Metrics
Digital Transformation
Qlik SensePower BILooker SalesforceSAPAI / LLM English C2Spanish Native
Testimonials

What Colleagues Say

Real LinkedIn recommendations from peers, managers, and clients across two decades.

He is one of the forerunners in Key Account Management, having successfully developed KAM practices and skills in KONE with measurable benefits and impact. Very respected for his ability to support others in getting their skills and competencies to the next level.
Anna-Maija Tanninen
Founder, CX Agency · Global CX Top 50
Alejandro understands China's culture and the differences between China and Western ways of working. A strategic thinker who masters end-to-end thinking — moving from the bigger picture to the project details.
Yichen Li
Head of Market Insight · KONE China
Experienced, action driven and energetic. I was impressed with his ability to translate long field experience into global strategies. His dedication and energy is contagious.
Pieter De Neve
Seasoned Sales Leader
He is very quick at picking up things, great with the numbers and very self-going — with a passion for continuous learning. If you want things done, Alex is the kind of person you want.
Robert Segercrantz
Former Director · KONE Marine
Hard working, flexible and a good team player. Always willing to listen and learn. His enthusiasm and experience in sales and account management were great assets to the team.
Richard Martin
CEO · Consolidated Timber Holdings
A very good business adviser due to his capacity of management, organisation and structuration. He captures your ideas and creates the perfect path to follow to achieve your goals — fast and properly.
Rafael Ladrón de Guevara
Managing Director · Deli Spain Oy
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KONE Sales Champion
KONE BRAVO Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
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Leadership Rating 95–97% · 2023–2025
Contact

Let's Build Something
Worth Building.

I am open to executive roles, fractional mandates, strategic advisory, and board-level engagements. If you have a commercial challenge that requires both strategic thinking and operational execution — let's talk.

Open to new opportunities · Available Q2 2026
Location
Madrid, Spain — Available globally

What I'm Open To

I look for situations, not titles. Real mandate, real accountability, measurable results.

Executive Roles

VP Commercial · CCO · Head of Digital · General Manager

Fractional Leadership

Fractional CCO · Interim Commercial Director · Strategic Build

Advisory & Consulting

Transformation programmes · GTM design · Board advisory

Scale-up & Venture

Commercial leadership · Market entry · CEO/CCO at scale-up