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
44 public people · 3 tender wins · 115 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 | 1,800 |
| Fleet (est.) | ~85,000 units |
| Reported revenue | $400,000,000 USD (FY2025) |
| Equipment brands | KONE |
| Website | https://www.kone.com |
Public people
- Kurt Horn — MD GB/IE/NL
- Jonathan Clewes — Delivery Operations Manager National Escalator Business KONE Corporation
- Jamie Hicks — Major Projects Sales Director at KONE Plc
- Aashi Sahu — AI & Digital Transformation Champion | Driving Technology Adoption, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement | Tech for Good | Top UK Tech Women 🏆
- Michael Kernick — Procurement Manager at KONE Corporation
- Jiten Vaghela — Data-Driven Sales Director | Scaling B2B Engineering Businesses | AI-Enabled GTM, Pricing & Commercial Strategy | GB, Ireland & Europe
- Tebogo Brenda Albert — Award winning Legal and Statutory Board Director @ KONE PLC | Construction, Compliance, Company Secretarial, Litigation, Strategic Leader
- Mark Gray — Head Of Business Intelligence at KONE
- Hugo Fernandes — Head of Service Operations at Kone
- Cat Chooi — Global Insights Manager | Integrated Insights | Customer Strategy | Loyalty & Digital | Ex-Shell | Ex-Visa
- Elin Garo — Internal Communications Leader | Employee Engagement | Digital Transformation | Change Management | Inspiring Teams Through Authentic Storytelling | 92% Employee App Adoption
- Stephen Wilson — Senior Vice President Purchasing
People & organisation
Across tracked career histories this company is hiring more people than it is losing — 28 tracked people, 4,413 reactions earned on their posts, 11 in leadership roles, a median 2.5 years in role, 10 external hires, 2 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 — Sales Solution Engineer (Digital Business Solutions & 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 The Right Thing - HR
- 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 — Sales Solution Engineer (Digital Business Solutions & AI): 11 posts, 645 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. 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 — Key Account / Area Sales Manager: 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
- Lift maintenance and Service — VICO HOMES LIMITED
- 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)
- Replacement Lift within Ward Four (4) at Glangwili General Hospital (GGH) — NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Market signals
- 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…
- Two and a half years ago, when we developed our Rise strategy, one insight was evident: modernization is one of the biggest untapped opportunities in our industry.
Buildings around the world are agin
Two and a half years ago, when we developed our Rise strategy, one insight was evident: modernization is one of the biggest untapped opportunities in our industry. Buildings around the world are aging fast, and the need to modernize exis…
- When we talk about improving building performance, reliability and accessibility, lifts don’t always get much attention despite being among the most heavily used systems in many buildings.
As Britai
When we talk about improving building performance, reliability and accessibility, lifts don’t always get much attention despite being among the most heavily used systems in many buildings. As Britain’s cities continue to evolve, investme…
- One of our recent projects in Canary Wharf. Some real collaboration and effort goes into these projects, what a great effort from the KONE team
One of our recent projects in Canary Wharf. Some real collaboration and effort goes into these projects, what a great effort from the KONE team
- It has been an exciting start to September and Michaelmas :)
We had Edie Courtie (our secondee) return to private practice. James Perkins returned to us from his secondment. Isha Amir has left us to b
It has been an exciting start to September and Michaelmas :) We had Edie Courtie (our secondee) return to private practice. James Perkins returned to us from his secondment. Isha Amir has left us to become a barrister! The CPS are lucky …
- ⚡Our latest analysis suggests that modernising Britain's ageing lift stock could save enough electricity to power almost 130,000 UK homes each year.
For customers balancing rising operating costs, am
⚡Our latest analysis suggests that modernising Britain's ageing lift stock could save enough electricity to power almost 130,000 UK homes each year. For customers balancing rising operating costs, ambitious energy efficiency targets and …
- Proud of my colleagues in the KONE MP team delivering another landmark City project!
When I talk to friends working in the City’s skyscrapers, they now tell me about elevator rides and destination c
Proud of my colleagues in the KONE MP team delivering another landmark City project! When I talk to friends working in the City’s skyscrapers, they now tell me about elevator rides and destination control. Clearly I’ve talked about eleva…
- Keeping London's new landmark in motion 🏙️
Keeping London's new landmark in motion 🏙️ Rising in the City of London, 2 Finsbury Avenue is an office-led mixed-use development that will provide flexible workspaces for businesses and learning hubs. With up to 10,000 people expected …
- Projects of this scale are only possible through strong collaboration, and we're incredibly proud that our team is involved in helping bring 2 Finsbury Avenue to life.
Supporting a development that w
Projects of this scale are only possible through strong collaboration, and we're incredibly proud that our team is involved in helping bring 2 Finsbury Avenue to life. Supporting a development that will welcome up to 10,000 people each d…
- It’s been an intense and productive start at Birmingham New Street as we commence the replacement of 24 escalators — a major upgrade to support reliability and passenger experience. We’ve already comp
It’s been an intense and productive start at Birmingham New Street as we commence the replacement of 24 escalators — a major upgrade to support reliability and passenger experience. We’ve already completed and reinstated five escalators,…
Who wins lift work in the United Kingdom
868 tender notices · 383 building permits · independents hold 78% of named wins
- Stannah Lift Services Limited — 10 wins
- Jackson Lift Services Limited — 9 wins
- Stannah lift services ltd — 5 wins
- RJ Lifts group Ltd — 4 wins
- Classic Lifts Ltd — 4 wins
- RJ Lifts Group Limited — 3 wins
- Apex Lift & Escalator Engineers Limited — 3 wins
- Concept Elevators (UK) Limited — 3 wins
- Otis Limited — 3 wins
- Rubax Lifts Limited — 3 wins
- Pickerings Lifts — 2 wins
- Amalgamated Lifts Ltd — 2 wins
By type of work
- new install — 354
- modernization — 103
- maintenance — 55
- repair — 25
the United Kingdom by type of work
- new install — 354 notices
- modernization — 103 notices
- maintenance — 55 notices
- repair — 25 notices
the United Kingdom market
- Companies profiled — 163
- Tender notices — 868
- Modernisation notices — 103
- Building permits — 383
- Independents’ share — 78%
Compare markets — new-installation
Elevator new-installation contract notices over the last 24 months, United Kingdom against comparable markets.
- United Kingdom — 352 notices (this market)
- United States — 16,404 notices
- France — 10,249 notices
- Ireland — 7,789 notices
- Germany — 1,723 notices
- Finland — 863 notices
- Poland — 859 notices
the United Kingdom national portal — find-tender.service.gov.uk
346 lift notices published on the United Kingdom’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.
- Lift Maintenance Services — River Clyde Homes (tender)
- Supply, Installation, & Maintenance of Stairlifts — Wales and West Housing Association Ltd (tender)
- Lift services — London Borough of Bexley (tender)
- Lift Modernisation Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy — Surrey Heath Borough Council (tender)
- PKC13611 Modernisation of Passenger Lifts at Various Sites within Perth & Kinross — Perth & Kinross Council (tender)
- Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library — The University Of Kent (tender)
- Passenger and goods lifts maintenance — MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (tender)
- Measured Term Contract for the Service, Maintenance and Repairs of Passenger, Platform and Goods Lifts — North Ayrshire Council (tender)
KONE Corporation in other markets
- KONE Corporation
- KONE Italy — 243 wins
- KONE Portugal — 205 wins
- KONE France — 105 wins
- KONE Sweden — 70 wins
- KONE USA — 62 wins
- KONE Germany — 54 wins
- KONE Ireland — 30 wins
- KONE Spain — 27 wins
- KONE Finland — 22 wins
- KONE Austria — 20 wins
- KONE Belgium — 18 wins
- KONE Norway — 17 wins
- KONE Romania — 12 wins
- KONE Switzerland — 11 wins
- KONE Hungary — 6 wins
- KONE Estonia — 4 wins
- KONE Netherlands — 4 wins
- KONE Denmark — 2 wins
- KONE Luxembourg — 2 wins
- KONE Singapore — 2 wins
- KONE Poland — 2 wins
- KONE Greece — 1 win
- KONE Slovenia — 1 win