Source: news.cision
Michelle Wen has been appointed Executive Vice President, Procurement and a member of the KONE Executive Board, effective August 1, 2025. In this new EXB role, Michelle will report to Philippe Delorme, President & CEO of KONE.
Michelle has held several global leadership positions in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, and supplier quality across various industries in Europe, Asia and the United States. From 2017 to 2022, she was with Stellantis Corporation, most recently as Chief Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer. Earlier, she has worked at companies such as Vodafone, Vallourec, Alstom Transport, Renault Nissan, and Philips Car Systems. Currently, Michelle is a Member of the Board at Georg Fischer Ltd. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature and international trade from American Christ’s College and an MBA from ESCP Business School.
“With our new strategy, Rise, we have set a high ambition for ourselves. We have exciting growth opportunities especially in service and modernization. At the same time, we aim to cut down our own emissions and help our customers decarbonize. With dedicated leadership and increased focus on procurement, we can further fuel our growth and deliver on our goals. I am delighted to welcome Michelle to the KONE Executive Board. Michelle is a visionary leader with a strong track record in driving operational excellence and people development”, Philippe Delorme says.