Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a mission‑critical partner and force‑multiplier to the President & CEO of GEODIS in Americas, a ~$4B business unit of a global logistics leader. This highly visible, high‑impact role combines strategic advisory, operational leadership, and cross‑functional orchestration to drive execution at pace across a complex, matrixed organization. The CoS acts as an extension of the CEO—accelerating decision‑making, removing obstacles, and ensuring flawless alignment and delivery of financial, operational, and strategic ambitions across all Lines of Business and corporate functions.

• Partner directly with the CEO to translate regional strategy into concrete operating plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence and cross‑functional alignment across all Lines of Business (Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Optimization) and corporate functions (HR, IT, Legal, Marketing & Sales, Finance).
• Lead or co‑lead high‑priority, enterprise‑wide initiatives: growth programs, cost transformation, customer experience, M&A integration, digital & technology deployment, operational turnarounds.
• Deliver rigorous analysis, scenario planning, and clear recommendations to inform CEO and Executive Committee decisions.

• Own the CEO's operating rhythm:
  Executive Committee meetings, Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews, Global Executive reporting, Board preparation, and annual strategic planning cycles.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and executive presentations.
• Proactively monitor KPIs, financial performance, risks, and operational health; elevate issues and opportunities with proposed solutions.
• Manage CEO‑level internal and external communications with clarity, consistency, and impact.

• Lead through influence in a heavily matrixed global environment; build coalition and secure buy‑in from functional and LOB leaders who do not report to you.
• Act as a cultural champion for GEODIS values, safety, customer obsession, and operational excellence.
• Support talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and change management efforts across the region.
• Serve as a bridge between Americas leadership, global headquarters in Paris, and key external stakeholders (major customers, industry bodies, partners).

• Serve as the region's preeminent project/portfolio leader, applying expert‑level project and program management discipline (agile, waterfall, hybrid) to complex, cross‑functional initiatives on time and on budget.
• Rapidly structure ambiguous problems, build detailed project plans, manage risks/mitigations, and drive accountability across senior stakeholders.

• Represent the CEO in internal and external forums when required.
• Lead or support due diligence, integration, and transformation projects as directed.

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience including management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, P&L leadership, or prior Chief of Staff / GM‑type role.
• Proven operational leadership in large, matrixed, global organizations (logistics, transportation, supply chain, or industrial sectors highly valued).
• Expert‑level project and program management skills (PMP, PgMP, Agile certifications a plus).
• Exceptional influence and stakeholder management skills; demonstrated success leading through influence rather than direct authority.
• Superior executive communication:
  PowerPoint mastery, concise writing, and ability to distill complexity for senior audiences.
• Financial acumen and comfort with P&L management, budgeting, and KPIs.
• Highest levels of integrity, discretion, and judgment.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and high‑pressure situations while maintaining calm, maturity, and a sense of humor.

• Trusted advisor to CEO; viewed internally as a neutral, objective voice.
• Highly collaborative, operating with maturity, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Bias for action—drives clarity, removes barriers, and accelerates outcomes.
• Customer‑obsessed, data‑driven, and culturally aligned leader.
• Capable of stepping into strategic issues quickly and delivering structure, rigor, and momentum.

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