Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & DefenseItascaNearest Major Market: ChicagoAt DSV, our purpose is to keep customers' supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society. Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.The EVP, Global Enterprise Vertical Head, Aerospace & Defence is responsible for shaping and leading DSV's global Aerospace & Defence vertical strategy, positioning DSV as a trusted logistics and supply chain partner to leading aerospace, aviation, defence, and associated industry customers worldwide. The role defines the long-term commercial direction of the vertical and drives sustainable growth through strategic customer partnerships, deep industry insight, and differentiated logistics and supply chain solutions.Key Responsibilities:Define and lead the global Aerospace & Defence vertical strategy, ensuring alignment with DSV's overall commercial priorities and long-term growth ambitions.Drive sustainable global revenue growth through strategic account development, customer retention, share-of-wallet expansion, and targeted new business opportunities.Position DSV as a trusted strategic supply chain partner to leading aerospace manufacturers, defence organizations and contractors, Tier suppliers, MRO providers, airlines, and other relevant participants across the ecosystem.Develop and maintain deep industry intelligence, remaining closely connected to market dynamics, customer investment priorities, production trends, aftermarket requirements, technological developments, and geopolitical factors affecting Aerospace & Defence supply chains.Translate industry developments and customer challenges into actionable commercial strategies, differentiated value propositions, and scalable logistics solutions.Ensure the vertical's commercial strategy recognizes the quality, security, regulatory, trade compliance, and operational resilience requirements associated with Aerospace & Defence supply chains, working closely with the appropriate DSV specialist functions.Lead global commercial excellence within the vertical, strengthening strategic account planning, customer engagement models, pipeline development, sales effectiveness, and commercial performance.Oversee the global enterprise account structure through the Vice President, Global Key Accounts and Regional Leadership roles ensuring coordinated customer strategies and execution across regions and divisions.Collaborate with regional commercial and operational leadership to convert the global vertical strategy into effective market execution while maintaining consistency in DSV's customer proposition.Represent DSV in executive customer engagements, strategic partnerships, and relevant industry forums, strengthening DSV's visibility, credibility, and relationships across the global Aerospace & Defence ecosystem.Foster a high-performance leadership culture, developing strong teams and enabling collaboration across countries, regions, divisions, and functions.Role Requirements:A relevant university degree that equips you with strong analytical and professional foundations.Extensive leadership experience, typically 15- 20+ years, gained through senior commercial, operational, P&L, supply chain, or general management roles within global logistics, Aerospace & Defence, aviation, or similarly complex industries.Deep understanding of the global Aerospace & Defence ecosystem, including relevant OEMs, Tier suppliers, defence contractors, MRO providers, and associated supply chains.Strong appreciation of the regulatory, quality, security, trade compliance, and risk considerations associated with operating in Aerospace & Defence supply chains.Demonstrated ability to translate industry trends, customer strategies, and market intelligence into strategic growth opportunities and differentiated customer solutions.Proven track record of developing and executing global commercial strategies that deliver measurable revenue growth, customer retention, and long-term strategic partnerships.Strong executive leadership capability with experience operating successfully in complex, global matrix organizations and aligning commercial and operational stakeholders.Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities, with the credibility to engage C-suite customers, senior industry stakeholders, and DSV executive leadership.Strategic and commercially entrepreneurial mindset, balanced with sound judgement and an appreciation for the governance and compliance requirements of the sector.Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.At DSV, you will join a global organization that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As part of our senior leadership community, you will have the opportunity to define DSV's strategic direction and growth ambitions within a highly complex and globally significant industry. You will work with colleagues across regions and divisions to build long-term partnerships with leading Aerospace & Defence organizations and develop supply chain solutions addressing some of the industry's most demanding requirements.DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.