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What does it take to succeed in one of the world's most competitive elevator and…

Published September 27, 2026 Last Updated October 9, 2026 linkedin verified
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What does it take to succeed in one of the world's most competitive elevator and escalator markets? I spent last week in Shanghai meeting our team, visiting customer sites, and engaging with our partners. The local recipe for success sounds simple, yet it is incredibly difficult to replicate: an uncompromising focus on operational excellence, combined with complete transparency for our customers enabled through digitalization. Thank you, Vicky Lv, and the entire team for hosting me. It's inspiring to see great ideas turned into action with such speed and determination.

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What does it take to succeed in one of the world's most competitive elevator and escalator markets?

I spent last week in Shanghai meeting our team, visiting customer sites, and engaging with our partners.

The local recipe for success sounds simple, yet it is incredibly difficult to replicate: an uncompromising focus on operational excellence, combined with complete transparency for our customers enabled through digitalization.

Thank you, Vicky Lv, and the entire team for hosting me. It's inspiring to see great ideas turned into action with such speed and determination.

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