As the world’s cities grow more complex, moving easily and safely becomes even more important. At KONE, we work together to make cities better places to live. Creating urban flow requires talent and ambition. Put yourself in the driver’s seat. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.
WHAT WE DO
KONE is an innovative leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Our job is to make the best of the world’s cities, buildings and public spaces. We believe that cities are part of the solution for better living.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
We believe in improving performance through inspiring, engaging and developing our people. Personal growth is strongly supported and there are versatile opportunities for career development.
Meet our people
PADMINIGORTHI
Chennai, India
Head of Design, KONE India
”Our design community acts as a “family”. We share the attitude of continuous learning and nurture a culture where everyone is open to sharing their knowledge with each other and respect each other's expertise.”
“Some women might be afraid to do things because they think they won’t be able to manage. But I think they’d manage really well, and that we all just need to trust ourselves and take the leap.”
Get to know more about Sofie here.
NIKLASLÖFBERG
Hyvinkää, Finland
Industrial Design Expert
"Collaboration is the key to developing successful industrial design products.“
Learn more about Niklas here.
AMYCHEN
Espoo, Finland
Chief Innovation Officer
“Courage is a KONE value and something I empathize with deeply. The courage to live life differently and grow. Then comes care, another value that reflects in our supportive environment. And finally, collaboration, a value that sees us co-creating brilliant new solutions for the customer, our fourth value.”
Read Amy’s story here.
JESÚSGONZÁLEZ
Barcelona, Spain
Service Technician
“When I arrive on-site, safety is the first thing I consider: ensuring everyone and everything is safe.”
Read more about Jesús and his work here.
MAIJAHOVILA
Espoo, Finland
Chief Analytics Officer
”Today, every business is a data business. Success is driven by how effectively companies transform data into better decisions and value-creating solutions.”
Read Maija’s story here.
RUCHITGIRIGOSWAMI
Pune, India
Head of Engineering, Services and Solutions R&D India
“The beauty of working at KONE also lies in the thrill of seeing how our work directly impacts our clients and end customers.”
“Growth is obtained by having a positive impact on the lives of others. If your focus is on helping others, you will help yourself along the way and develop fruitful relationships.”
Read Candice’s story here.
JOHANNESRASTAS
Espoo, Finland
SVP, Head of Software and Services R&D
“Our aspiration for the impact we can have is much more than the few minutes a day you spend in elevators or on escalators. It’s about making cities and urban environments better places to live and work.”
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we develop solutions that make people´s lives easier and more comfortable. As a KONE employee, your work helps to improve the quality of urban life.
GROWING TOGETHER
We believe strong leadership, a common set of values and dedicated employees are what makes us successful.
WINNING TOGETHER
We deliver on our promises to customers and we consistently improve our reputation as a dependable partner.
This is our culture
Our culture is about the things we do that put a smile on our customers’ and colleagues’ faces, the acts that inspire people around us and make the world a better place. We believe that when people are valued as their authentic selves, innovation can flourish and work communities will thrive.
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