Global EVP, Aerospace & Defense Growth Leader

DSV Road GmbH; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking an Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defence to shape and lead the vertical strategy and geographic growth.

You will engage senior customers, guide strategic account development, and align commercial, regulatory, and operations across regions.

The role calls for deep industry expertise, executive presence, and a proven track record building long-term partnerships in aerospace, defence, and related supply chains.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive leadership experience in global logistics or Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong ability to translate industry trends into strategic growth opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global Aerospace & Defence vertical strategy.
• Drive global revenue growth through strategic account development.
• Position DSV as a trusted logistics partner to aerospace customers.
• Develop industry intelligence to guide commercial decisions.
• Translate industry trends into differentiated logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Lead global commercial excellence in the vertical.
• Oversee the global enterprise account structure across regions.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to implement the vertical strategy.
• Engage C-suite customers in executive engagements.
• Foster high-performance leadership across countries and functions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic growth

English proficiency

Education

Relevant university degree

Job description

DSV is seeking an Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defence to shape and lead the vertical strategy and geographic growth.

You will engage senior customers, guide strategic account development, and align commercial, regulatory, and operations across regions.

The role calls for deep industry expertise, executive presence, and a proven track record building long-term partnerships in aerospace, defence, and related supply chains.