Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defense
Location: USA - Kent, 228th St South. Division: Group. Time Type: Full Time.
About The Company
DSV is a leading global transport and logistics company, connecting businesses and people in more than 80 countries. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, we provide end-to-end supply chain solutions across air, sea, road, and warehousing. At DSV, our culture is built on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we offer diverse career opportunities in a dynamic international environment. By joining DSV, you become part of a global team working together to move the world forward.
Role Purpose
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. As a senior executive leader, the EVP ensures DSV remains closely connected to developments shaping the Aerospace & Defence ecosystem, including evolving global supply chains, production and aftermarket requirements, regulatory and security considerations, technological advancement, sustainability, and geopolitical developments. The role requires deep logistics, supply chain, or Aerospace & Defence industry expertise, together with the executive presence and commercial judgement to engage senior customers, shape DSV's value proposition, and identify opportunities for long-term growth. Working closely with regional leadership teams, divisions, and global functions, the EVP ensures consistent execution of the vertical strategy while enabling commercial excellence, operational alignment, innovation, and the high standards of quality and compliance required by Aerospace & Defence customers.
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