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When teamwork makes the vertical dream work
KONE’s Deb Wentworth, Karnie Garcia and their teams of maintenance technicians are leveraging AI-powered technologies and close teamwork to make the Gold Coast lifestyle possible.
Shape the future of cities. Join our flow.
Explore KONE careers and join a global community enabling safe and sustainable people flow for billions of city dwellers every day. Learn, grow, and create an impact at scale as part of a diverse team of over 60,000 employees. Apply now to one of our 700+ open positions.
WHO WE ARE
Over a century of innovation
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, offering exciting careers for individuals ready to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and liveable and believe that by making cities better, smarter, and more sustainable places to live, we can help them leave a positive mark on the planet – for the next century and beyond.
OUR CULTURE
Find purpose, create impact
Our success is based on our strong culture. Built on our core principles and values, our culture is the foundation of everything we do. It's in the ways we support our colleagues and customers, the acts that inspire people around us, and our drive to shape the future of cities. We work together to make a difference – as one KONE team.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Diversity makes us unique, inclusion makes us powerful
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are embedded in the KONE culture and values. We believe that when people are valued as their authentic selves, innovation can flourish and work communities will thrive.
OUR TEAMS
Local knowledge, global expertise
KONE has over 60,000 employees around the world, representing some 150 nationalities. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, our company is organized across four geographical areas in close to 70 countries.
AWARDS
Awards and recognition
KONE is committed to conducting business in a sustainable way, and we are pleased to have received recognition for our environmental and social performance.
Forbes World's Best Employers
We are proud to have been acknowledged for several years as one of the World's Best Employers in the annual ranking by Forbes magazine and Statista.
'A' score awarded by CDP
KONE has been recognized by CDP for its actions towards reducing emissions, mitigating climate risks, and developing a low-carbon economy.
Diversity Leader
KONE has been repeatedly recognized as one of Europe's Diversity Leaders by the Financial Times and Statista. This achievement affirms our continuous dedication to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Financial Times Europe’s Best Employers
We are honored to have been recognized as one of Europe’s Best Employers 2025 in the annual ranking by the Financial Times and Statista.
NEWS AND STORIES
Our stories
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Not just your typical corporate guy
A life devoted to building communities. KONE’s community-builder John Simon worked for the company for over 25 years and stayed actively involved even after retirement.
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I love seeing people realize they can be more than they ever imagined
Ken Schmid, executive vice president leading KONE Americas, has held senior roles across IT, finance, and operations. With nearly four decades in the elevator industry, he understands the business inside out and what it takes to succeed together.
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We operate across four geographical areas in close to 70 countries worldwide. Find a role nearby, or discover possibilities for your location now.