Head of Corporate Strategic Planning

Management | Full-Time | Commercial 

Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to shape the strategic direction of the leading wind turbine OEM? Do you want a role with high business impact and exposure to senior management? Do you thrive in managing strategic planning and working in a high-paced environment? Then you might be our new Head of Corporate Strategic Planning.

Group Staff Functions (CEO) > Corporate Strategy

As Head of Corporate Strategic Planning, you will help shape Vestas’ future direction by driving the development of our Corporate Strategy, leading the annual strategic planning cycle, and ensuring execution of our strategy. The Corporate Strategy team partners with Vestas’ CEO and Executive Management Team to identify strategic choices that strengthen competitiveness, accelerate value creation, and support long-term growth. We operate globally across the five Vestas Regions and the value chain with high autonomy, accountability, exposure and focus from top management.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to Jacob Lihn, SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy, Global Intelligence and M&A, you will:

• Own and orchestrate Vestas’ annual global strategic planning cycle, including the alignment between strategy, financial planning, capital allocation, and corporate priorities.
• Challenge the status quo and provide independent strategic perspectives on performance improvement opportunities, emerging risks and transformational priorities
• Lead the development and evolution of Vestas’ Corporate Strategy, identifying strategic choices that strengthen competitiveness, accelerate value creation, and support long-term growth.
• Facilitate strategic alignment across regions, business areas, and functions, enabling a coherent enterprise-wide direction and resource allocation decisions.
• Oversee the agendas for the Executive Strategy Offsites and the annual Board of Directors Strategy Seminar
• Drive strategy execution and performance follow-up, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable actions and deliver intended outcomes.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect you to bring:

• A strong strategy background combined with outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills:
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or in-house strategy roles within complex, global organizations e.g. within capital goods, energy or utilities.
• University degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or similar
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning processes and managing a complex stakeholder gallery
• Comfortable interacting with senior and executive management; directing decisions and guiding complex discussions in an efficient, fact-based manner
• A comprehensive understanding of the finance domain is required, as the position collaborates closely with financial planning functions
• Extensive knowledge of industry dynamics from financial, competitive, operational, and regulatory perspectives
• Experience of working in a complex, dynamic and international corporate culture
• Proficient English communication skills (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Strategic mindset with advanced analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Profound interpersonal skills, culture affinity and an open, straightforward, and unpretentious style
• Versatile communicator, proficient in stakeholder management and able to effectively engage internally and externally
• Structured and strategic, able to set agendas and maintain clarity in complex and dynamic environments
• Have attention to detail and deliver high-quality results at pace High drive, integrity, and ability to easily navigate diverse functions and cultures

What We Offer

An exciting role in a global, purpose-driven company focused on advancing renewable energy solutions. You will have significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape Vestas’ strategic direction. We value initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional Information

This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark where you will be part of our team consisting of Corporate Strategy, M&A and Global Intelligence professionals. You will work closely with colleagues across the company globally, incl. Executive Management, regional and functional stakeholders. The role requires the ability to work on-site on a weekly basis. Travelling will be expected, up to 20 days per year. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than 02/08/2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.