DBU Europe Strategy Leader

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Darlington, Durham, England, GBR
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Automotive
The Role
Leads strategy development and execution for Cummins’ European Distribution Business Unit, focusing on aftermarket growth, profitability, business transformation, and long-term value creation. The role aligns regional and segment leaders, drives strategic initiatives, strengthens governance and execution, and incorporates digital and AI capabilities. Responsibilities include shaping annual and long-term plans, leading cross-functional and multi-country initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and supporting commercial and operational performance across Europe. Semi-regular domestic and international travel is required.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a talented DBU Europe Strategy Leader to join our team, leading strategy development and execution across our Distribution Business Unit organisation. This role will support aftermarket and segment growth, and drive business transformation, and long-term value creation and profitability across Europe. The position can be based in the UK or Europe and requires semi-regular domestic and international travel.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Define and lead the DBU Europe aftermarket strategy, driving growth, profitability, and long-term business performance.
  • Shape and execute strategic plans that support AOP, Strategic Growth Initiatives (SGIs), and 2030 objectives across segments, functions, and regions.
  • Partner with segment and regional leaders to align growth priorities and integrate aftermarket and segment strategies to accelerate business performance for DBU Europe.
  • Lead high-impact strategic initiatives focused on commercial excellence, operational efficiency, business transformation, and value creation.
  • Establish unified strategic direction across DBU Europe, reducing fragmentation and driving consistent execution.
  • Collaborate with finance and business leaders to drive performance, governance, and delivery of strategic commitments.
  • Represent DBU Europe in cross-functional, cross-regional, and global initiatives, influencing strategic decision-making and alignment.
  • Embed digital and AI capabilities into business strategy to unlock productivity, customer value, and competitive advantage.
Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

  • Significant experience leading strategy development and execution, with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to balance growth, profitability, and investment decisions.
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with experience aligning senior stakeholders across functions, regions, and business units.
  • Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous business challenges.
Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Significant experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, management consulting, or senior business leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success defining and executing business strategy within a complex, matrixed organisation.
  • Experience leading large-scale cross-functional and multi-country initiatives with measurable business impact.
  • Strong understanding of aftermarket, service, commercial, or industrial business models and their key profitability drivers.
  • Knowledge of digital transformation, AI-enabled business strategies, and ERP-based operating environments is highly desirable.
     

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
  • Significant experience leading strategy development and execution with measurable business outcomes
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills across functions, regions, and business units
  • Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, management consulting, or senior business leadership
  • Success defining and executing strategy within a complex, matrixed organization
  • Experience leading large-scale cross-functional and multi-country initiatives with measurable business impact
  • Strong understanding of aftermarket, service, commercial, or industrial business models and profitability drivers
  • Master’s degree or MBA
  • Knowledge of digital transformation, AI-enabled business strategies, and ERP-based operating environments

Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.

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Year Founded: 1919

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