Executive Vice President Global Enterprise Vertical Head, Aerospace & Defense (m/f/d)

Time Type:

Full Time
Division: DEU - Schenker Aktiengesellschaft (Group)
Location: Essen

We are actively searching for an Executive Vice President, Global Enterprise, Vertical Head, Aerospace & Defence (m/f/d) Flexible Global Location.

Your Benefits*

• Financial Benefits: Capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, employee discounts, DSV employee card with a monthly net credit, job bike, anniversary payments
• Health and Mobility: Supplementary health insurance (depending on division), screen work glasses, group accident insurance
• Onboarding: Extensive onboarding with an individual training plan
• Team: A great, dedicated, and motivated team, flat organizational structures, and an open working atmosphere
• Variety: A diverse range of tasks with significant decision-making freedom at a global player
• Flexibility: A modern workplace including a transparent flexitime policy and the option to work remotely
• Development: Regular training and development programs, e‑learning offerings, and initiatives such as Talents@DSV to keep your skills up to date. Tailored development programs are also possible.

Purpose of the position

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The world depends on resilient supply chains. In Aerospace & Defence, reliability, security, precision, and innovation are critical to keeping industries, governments, and societies moving.

We are looking for an experienced executive leader to shape and lead DSV's global Aerospace & Defence vertical strategy. In this role, you will position DSV as a trusted supply chain and logistics partner to leading aerospace manufacturers, aviation organizations, defence contractors, MRO providers, and key industry stakeholders around the world.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of one of DSV's strategic industry verticals, drive sustainable growth, and build long-term partnerships across a globally significant sector.

Your work matters. Your contribution counts. And wherever you play your role, the world moves with you.

Key Responsibilities:

As EVP, Global Enterprise Vertical Head, Aerospace & Defence, you will define and execute the global strategy for the vertical while driving commercial excellence, customer engagement, and sustainable business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and leading DSV's global Aerospace & Defence strategy in alignment with our long-term commercial ambitions

• Driving global revenue growth through strategic account development, customer retention, and new business opportunities

• Building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers across aerospace, aviation, defence, and related industries

• Translating market trends, customer priorities, and industry developments into scalable logistics and supply chain solutions

• Strengthening DSV's position as a preferred strategic logistics partner within the Aerospace & Defence ecosystem

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

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

• Representing DSV in executive customer engagements, strategic partnerships, and industry forums

• Driving operational alignment while ensuring the highest standards of quality, security, compliance, and resilience

• Developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across regions, divisions, and functions

Required Experience:

What we're looking for:

You are a commercially driven executive with deep knowledge of the Aerospace & Defence industry and a proven track record of building strategic customer partnerships and delivering growth within complex global environments.

Additionally, you bring:

• Extensive senior leadership experience within global logistics, Aerospace & Defence, aviation, supply chain, or similarly complex sectors

• Strong understanding of Aerospace & Defence supply chains, including OEMs, Tier suppliers, defence contractors, airlines, and MRO providers

• Experience leading large-scale commercial, operational, P&L, supply chain, or business functions

• Proven ability to develop and execute global growth strategies and customer-centric solutions

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

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

• Experience operating successfully within complex global matrix organisations

• A strategic mindset combined with strong commercial judgement and execution capability

• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are advantageous

Your Contact:

David Miller
P&O Talent Acquisition Partner

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* Benefits may vary depending on location or division.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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