KONE UK
KONE Plc (UK) is the Great Britain subsidiary of KONE Corporation, providing lifts, escalators, autowalks and automatic building doors along with maintenance and modernisation services from its head office in Woking, Surrey. It operates a network of regional branch offices across Great Britain and is part of the globally listed KONE Corporation (KONE Oyj), headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
Also known as: KONE Plc (UK), KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY, KONE (NI) LIMITED
207 public people · 14 tender wins · 127 verified market signals
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | UK & Ireland · Europe · EMEA |
| Headquarters | Global House, Fox Lane North, Station Place, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9HW, UK |
| Employees | 1,740 (annual average employees, FY2025) |
| Fleet (est.) | ~85,000 units |
| Reported revenue | GBP 391,017,000 (FY2025); US$515,693,954 (translated from GBP at ECB average rates); one legal company's accounts, not the whole country market |
| Equipment brands | KONE |
| Website | https://www.kone.com |
Public people
- Kurt Horn — MD GB/IE/NL
- Harry Davis — Coordinator (National Accounts)
- Phil Nicholls — Sales Executive
- Darren Broughton — Sales Executive
- Ciara Heslin — Sales Engineer
- Graeme Morton — FRB Sales Executive
- Donna Hooper — Key Account Manager Sainsburys
- Richard Cannadine — Area Manager
- Martin McGinley — Modernisation and Full Replacement Sales Executive
- Kevin McGee — Modernisation Sales Executive
- Vicky Tunstill — Sales Executive
- Mark Evans — Sales Executive
People & organisation
Across tracked career histories this company is hiring more people than it is losing — 36 tracked people, 4,464 reactions earned on their posts, 12 in leadership roles, a median 3 years in role, 10 external hires, 3 internal promotions, 1 tracked departures over the last two years.
Recent arrivals and where they came from
- Aaron Baird — CES Specialist, joined in 2026 from Bechtel Corporation
- Aashi Sahu — Digital Solutions Consultant (Products, Services & AI), joined in 2024 from Insight Assurance
- Cheryl Harty — DIS Hunter, joined in 2025 from Last Mile Asset Management Limited
- Claire Dempsey — NBS Sales Executive, joined in 2026 from VM Elevators Ltd
- Damian de Klerk — Construction Manager, joined in 2026 from Jera Consulting
- Elin Garo — Marketing and Communications Consultant, joined in 2026 from BOC UK & Ireland
- Hugo Fernandes — Head of Service Operations, joined in 2025 from AND Digital
- Martyn Thomas — Head of Talent Acquisition - UK, Ireland & Netherlands, joined in 2025 from myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals & allies
- Simon Ortmayer — Global Account Director Facilities, Property Management & Construction, joined in 2025 from CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
- Stephen Wilson — Senior Vice President, joined in 2026 from Nissan Motor Corporation
Where their people come from
- AND Digital — 1 hire
- Bechtel Corporation — 1 hire
- BOC UK & Ireland — 1 hire
- CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) — 1 hire
- Insight Assurance — 1 hire
- Jera Consulting — 1 hire
Where leavers went
- Mitie Fire & Security — 1
Who is heard in the market
- Tebogo Brenda Albert — Legal Director: 15 posts, 992 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Stephen Wilson — Senior Vice President: 4 posts, 947 reactions. Most recently on partnership. Read the post
- Jiten Vaghela MBA — New Building Solutions - Sales Director GB, Ireland & Netherlands: 7 posts, 705 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Aashi Sahu — Digital Solutions Consultant (Products, Services & AI): 13 posts, 689 reactions. Most recently on thought leadership. Read the post
- Jamie Hicks — Sales Director: 14 posts, 460 reactions. Most recently on partnership. Read the post
- Andrew Todd — London & South Regional Director - KONE Plc: 2 posts, 306 reactions. Most recently on product launch. Read the post
- Simon Ortmayer — Global Account Director Facilities, Property Management & Construction: 1 post, 137 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Carl Loughney — Looking for new opportunities: 3 posts, 122 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Martyn Thomas — Head of Talent Acquisition - UK, Ireland & Netherlands: 2 posts, 46 reactions. Most recently on partnership. Read the post
- Andrew Neat — KONE - Area Service Manager : 1 post, 24 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Based on tracked public career histories linked to this company and refreshed weekly. This is a sample of the organisation, not its headcount.
Tender wins (14)
All 14 lift contracts.
- Service, Repairs and Maintenance to Passenger and Platform Lifts — Fife Council
- Arbour Housing Ltd,Sep26,C2.1,2.3,3.1&3.3-KONE — Arbour Housing Limited
- Shieldfield House & Vale House, Lift controls modernisation — Newcastle City Council
- Passenger Lifts — Places for People Group Limited
- South Leeds Youth Hub - Lift Replacement — Leeds City Council
- Lift maintenance and Service — VICO HOMES LIMITED
- SU74(26) Kier Hardie Lift Replacement Works — Swansea University
- Kone new escalator gearbox install — NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- 244 - Passenger lifts at BGLZ Campus — Coleg Gwent
- Lift Installation Maintenance and Consultancy — NEUPC Ltd
- Lift Repair and Maintenance Services — Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- CA14573 - Tender 13/2024 - Inspection, Servicing & Maintenance of Council Lifts at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Facilities — Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Market signals
- KONE has secured an order to supply 15 elevators, including five double-deck units, and two escalators for London’s 55 Old Broad Street development.
The package includes UltraRope technology, destina
KONE has secured an order to supply 15 elevators, including five double-deck units, and two escalators for London’s 55 Old Broad Street development. The package includes UltraRope technology, destination control and connected monitoring.…
- Another exciting project in the heart of London 🌆
Another exciting project in the heart of London 🌆 We will equip 55 Old Broad Street development in the City of London – a modern, sustainable workplace taking shape close to Liverpool Street station. 🚇 Developed by AshbyCapital, with L…
- Exploring London from above 🏙️🤩
Exploring London from above 🏙️🤩 Last week, our Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) reference tour brought together industry professionals for a rare opportunity to tour Broadgate Tower, The Leadenhall Building, and 20 Fenchurch Street. …
- What does it take to keep an iconic skyscraper at its best?
What does it take to keep an iconic skyscraper at its best? The amazing view helps. So does the smooth journey to the 40th floor. 🏙️ However, tenant expectations and the way people use offices are changing. Flexible hours, hot-desking a…
- We're looking forward to joining the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) 2026, set against the iconic London skyline 🌆
We're looking forward to joining the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) 2026, set against the iconic London skyline 🌆 This year, four KONE experts will share insights on how intelligent vertical mobility, modernization, and sustainable …
- Proud to be shortlisted for the Technology & Digital category.
What I enjoy most about my work is connecting technology with real business needs, helping people see what’s possible and turn ideas
Proud to be shortlisted for the Technology & Digital category. What I enjoy most about my work is connecting technology with real business needs, helping people see what’s possible and turn ideas into practical outcomes. This recognition…
- This week, I attended another fantastic Meet the Buyer event at the SEC Glasgow, held as part of Scotland’s Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition alongside the Supplier Development Programme.
It was
This week, I attended another fantastic Meet the Buyer event at the SEC Glasgow, held as part of Scotland’s Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition alongside the Supplier Development Programme. It was a highly productive day filled with …
- 🏙️ What if modernising Britain’s ageing lifts could improve performance, reliability and accessibility while delivering a meaningful reduction in energy consumption?
When we talk about the future of
🏙️ What if modernising Britain’s ageing lifts could improve performance, reliability and accessibility while delivering a meaningful reduction in energy consumption? When we talk about the future of our buildings, lifts are not always p…
- 📈 50% growth in 12 months. More projects. New technology. And an opportunity to help shape what comes next.
As our escalator installation business continues to grow, we’re looking for an Escalator F
📈 50% growth in 12 months. More projects. New technology. And an opportunity to help shape what comes next. As our escalator installation business continues to grow, we’re looking for an Escalator Field Trainer – Installations to join t…
- Building owners typically had to choose between keeping an ageing and unreliable lift or accept weeks, sometimes months, of disruption to modernise it. KONE is changing that with our one-week modernis
Building owners typically had to choose between keeping an ageing and unreliable lift or accept weeks, sometimes months, of disruption to modernise it. KONE is changing that with our one-week modernisation approach. In as little as one w…
Who wins lift work in the United Kingdom
1,219 tender notices · 412 building permits · independents hold 86.1% of named wins
- Stannah Lifts Ltd — 33 wins
- Jackson Lift Services Limited — 22 wins
- RUBAX LIFTS LIMITED — 12 wins
- KONE Plc (UK) (this company) — 11 wins
- MORRIS VERMAPORT LIMITED — 11 wins
- Concept Elevators (UK) Ltd — 10 wins
- Otis UK — 10 wins
- PICKERINGS EUROPE LIMITED — 9 wins
- R J Lifts Group Limited — 9 wins
- Classic Lifts — 8 wins
- Amalgamated Lifts Ltd — 7 wins
- Apex Lift & Escalator Engineers Ltd — 7 wins
By type of work
- new install — 381
- modernization — 114
- maintenance — 63
- repair — 24
the United Kingdom by type of work
- new install — 381 notices
- modernization — 114 notices
- maintenance — 63 notices
- repair — 24 notices
the United Kingdom market
- Companies profiled — 163
- Tender notices — 1,219
- Modernisation notices — 114
- Building permits — 412
- Independents’ share — 86.1%
Compare markets — new-installation
Elevator new-installation contract notices over the last 24 months, United Kingdom against comparable markets.
- United Kingdom — 378 notices (this market)
- United States — 19,423 notices
- France — 9,891 notices
- Greece — 5,402 notices
- Ireland — 4,031 notices
- Poland — 3,812 notices
- Netherlands — 3,498 notices
the United Kingdom national portal — find-tender.service.gov.uk
159 lift notices published on the United Kingdom’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.
- TEC Partnership - Replacement of Lift Gear at East Riding College Bridlington — TEC Partnership (tender)
- South East Consortium Lifts Framework — SEC PROCUREMENT LIMITED T/A SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM (tender)
- Lift Servicing and Maintenance — Mid and east Antrim Borough Council (tender)
- CWC26196 - Wolverhampton Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Specialist Equipment Multi-Lot Contract — Wolverhampton City Council (tender)
- Lift Maintenance and Installations — Westminster City Council (tender)
- Lift Maintenance Richmond and Wandsworth Councils (Housing and Operational Buildings) — London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (tender)
- Newlon Housing Trust Lift replacement Framework — Newlon Housing Trust (tender)
- Mobility Installation, Repairs and Maintenance — London Borough of Southwark (tender)
KONE Corporation in other markets
- KONE Corporation
- KONE Italy — 463 wins
- KONE Germany — 211 wins
- KONE Portugal — 203 wins
- KONE USA — 192 wins
- KONE France — 165 wins
- KONE Austria — 100 wins
- KONE Sweden — 88 wins
- KONE Belgium — 64 wins
- KONE Croatia — 63 wins
- KONE Spain — 59 wins
- KONE Estonia — 51 wins
- KONE Finland — 40 wins
- KONE Mexico — 36 wins
- KONE Ireland — 30 wins
- KONE Romania — 29 wins
- KONE Norway — 15 wins
- KONE Bulgaria — 15 wins
- KONE Switzerland — 14 wins
- KONE Greece — 10 wins
- Kone lifti Latvija — 9 wins
- KONE Poland — 9 wins
- KONE Czech Republic — 8 wins
- KONE Hungary — 8 wins