TK Elevator Announces Changes To Management Board In Germany

TK Elevator (TKE) has announced two new changes to its management board in Germany, effective October 1. Dr. Phillip Voet van Vormizeele will succeed Dr. Detlef Hunsdiek, who is retiring, in the position of chief human resources officer (CHRO), and will oversee HR and legal, compliance, data protection and labor relations. Kevin Lavallee will assume the position of chief operations officer (COO) with a responsibility for field operations in addition to his current role as CEO of the business unit of North America. TKE created this new position to focus on customers and digital innovation in the service business. “With the new structure and a dedicated position for COO Field on the TK Elevator GmbH Management Board, we believe that the company is well-positioned to continue its transformation process and head into a promising, value-driven and growth-oriented future,” said Peter Walker, CEO of TKE.