Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defense

• Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defense
• Houston

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Managerial

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At 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.

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Executive Vice President, Global Vertical Head of Aerospace & Defense
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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'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…