Executive Vice President, Global Enterprise Vertical Head – Aerospace & Defense

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Define and direct DSV's global strategy for Aerospace & Defence in line with long-term commercial goals.

• Propel global revenue growth through the development of strategic accounts, customer retention, and the pursuit of new business opportunities.

• Establish trusted relationships with senior decision-makers across the aerospace, aviation, defence, and related sectors.

• Convert market trends, customer priorities, and industry advancements into scalable logistics and supply chain solutions.

• Enhance DSV's status as a preferred strategic logistics partner within the Aerospace & Defence ecosystem.

• Spearhead commercial excellence initiatives across enterprise accounts, pipeline development, and strategic growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with regional leadership teams, divisions, and global functions to ensure the consistent execution of the vertical strategy.

• Represent DSV in executive customer interactions, strategic partnerships, and industry forums.

• Ensure operational alignment while maintaining high standards of quality, security, compliance, and resilience.

• Cultivate high-performing teams and encourage collaboration across regions, divisions, and functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience in global logistics, Aerospace & Defence, aviation, supply chain, or similarly complex industries.

• Deep understanding of Aerospace & Defence supply chains, encompassing OEMs, Tier suppliers, defence contractors, airlines, and MRO providers.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale commercial, operational, P&L, supply chain, or business functions.

• Demonstrated capability to develop and implement global growth strategies and customer-centric solutions.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory, quality, security, trade compliance, and risk requirements pertinent to the sector.

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and influence, including engagement with C-suite leaders and strategic customers.

• Experience successfully navigating complex global matrix organizations.

• Strategic mindset with robust commercial judgment and execution capabilities.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Capital-forming benefits.

• Company pension scheme.

• Employee discounts.

• DSV employee card with a monthly net credit.

• Job bike.

• Anniversary payments.

• Supplementary health insurance (depending on division).

• Screen work glasses.

• Group accident insurance.

• Comprehensive onboarding with an individual training plan.

• A fantastic, dedicated, and motivated team.

• Flat organizational structures.

• An open working atmosphere.

• A diverse range of tasks with considerable decision-making freedom.

• A transparent flexitime policy.

• The option to work remotely.

• Regular training and development programs.

• E-learning offerings.

• Talents@DSV initiatives.

• Tailored development programs.