KONE Announces Changes to EVP Positions

Nicolas Alchal has been appointed KONE executive vice president (EVP), Commercial & Operations as of April 1. He continues to be part of the KONE Executive Board, reporting to Philippe Delorme, president and CEO. Alchal will continue in his current role as interim EVP for KONE’s Europe organization until Karla Lindahl returns from parental leave in late March. Alchal succeeds Axel Berkling, who has decided to step down from his position as EVP for Commercial & Operations as of March 31. Berkling will continue to serve the company as an executive advisor until the end of August 2025, after which he will pursue other opportunities outside of KONE. Kaori Uehigashi has been appointed EVP, Strategy & Transformation, as of early May 2025. She continues to be a member of the Executive Board, reporting to Delorme, having served as the interim leader for the Strategy & Transformation organization since January 2024.