Vice President, IT - CEEI Region

Vice President, IT – CEEI Region

The Vice President, IT – CEEI Region is a key executive role responsible for leading the IT agenda across Central Eastern Europe, India, and Nepal, which reports to Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Indirect to EVP CEEI Central and Eastern Europe Region. This leader takes full ownership of the regional IT agenda and programs, partnering closely with the business to drive digital transformation, modernize core systems, and build data-enabled commercial capabilities.

CEEI is a diverse and fragmented region: markets sit at different stages of maturity, teams are lean, and operating models range from traditional to non-traditional and hybrid. The role calls for a hands-on, commercially astute leader who thrives amid ambiguity, brings standardization where it is valuable in high phase environment, and tailors solutions to local realities while staying visible and close to the markets.

What you’ll be doing

Your primary tasks and responsibility include:

• Strategic Leadership:  Shape and align regional business strategies with global digital transformation goals, ensuring IT supports Carlsberg’s purpose and strategy.
• Business Partnership:  Act as a trusted partner to the regional executive team, providing insights and driving IT initiatives that advance business objectives.
• Commercial Capabilities:  Build and scale data-enabled commercial capabilities – revenue growth management via Route to Market, Value Management, Key Account Management, e-commerce, promotions and discounts, and end-to-end go-to-market – integrating multiple data sources to capture each market’s specific needs.
• Digital Transformation & AI:  Lead digital transformation aligned with global standards, including the target operating model and a matrix organization. Champion innovation and emerging technologies such as AI and image-recognition programs.
• Core Systems Modernization:  Own the upgrade of regional ERP and core platforms – leading and aligning pace, capex, and cost – so the business can take clear ownership of choices and priorities.
• Standardization:  Drive standardization across markets at differing maturity levels while respecting local starting points and constraints.
• Stakeholder Management:  Influence and engage senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and support for IT projects and digital transformation efforts.
• Program Ownership:  Take full ownership of IT programs within the CEEI region, ensuring successful implementation and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Regional IT Teams:  Build, develop, and empower high-performing, lean regional teams. Lead hands-on, stay close to delivery, and be visible in the markets, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous development.
• Budget Management:  Own and manage the IT budget for the CEEI region, ensuring effective allocation of resources and financial oversight.
• Managing Ambiguity & Complexity:  Navigate and lead through ambiguous and complex situations, setting clear priorities and supporting teams through uncertainty.

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial acumen – understands sales execution, customer needs, and how systems enable commercial growth.
• Balances regional demands with global strategy, ensuring local needs are met within company frameworks.
• Hands-on leader who combines strategic intent with a can-do attitude and spends time in the markets.
• Tailors digital solutions to diverse regional business practices and maturity levels.
• Effective communicator and reliable point of contact for local business units, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Drives regional innovation within the constraints of global IT policies and standards.
• Resilient under pressure; adapts quickly to change and maintains performance.
• Comfortable with uncertainty; decisive in complex, ambiguous situations.
• Committed to inclusiveness and care for diversity, ensuring a supportive and equitable environment.
• Proven in matrix organizations, collaborating across multiple reporting lines to deliver integrated IT solutions and drive alignment.

What your qualifications are

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior IT leadership roles, preferably within a regional or multinational context.
• Proven track record in digital transformation and core-systems (ERP) modernization.
• Experience building data-enabled commercial capabilities (e.g., revenue growth management, key account management).
• Exposure to AI and innovation programs.
• Experience operating in emerging or non-traditional markets; Asian-market experience is an advantage.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, anticipating and addressing future challenges and opportunities.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills relevant to the region are a plus.

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday

Interested? 

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications.

To help ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask that all application documents be submitted in English.

The deadline for applying is the 26th of July 2026. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.