VP Aerospace & Defence

As Vice President for the Aerospace & Defence vertical, you will hold full strategic responsibility for building, scaling, and positioning this business unit as a market leader across Europe. You will define the growth strategy, identify key opportunities, and establish long-term partnerships with government entities and security-sensitive organisations. Your mission is to drive revenue growth, secure major contracts, and position our company as a trusted partner for complex, high-security logistics solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and execute the growth strategy for the Aerospace & Defence vertical in different countries across Europe.Market Development: Identify and capture new business opportunities within the public and defence sectors.Bid Management: Oversee and lead complex tender processes (RFPs, RFQs) for government and defence projects.Solution Design: Collaborate with operational teams to create tailored logistics solutions for high-security environments.Partnership Building: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, defence organisations, and key stakeholders.P&L Responsibility: Drive revenue and profitability targets for the vertical.Global Collaboration: Work closely with international teams to leverage global capabilities and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.Market Intelligence: Conduct market and competitive analysis to continuously refine the business strategy.Your ProfileExtensive experience in Logistics within Aerospace & Defence or similarly regulated industries.Deep understanding of public sector procurement processes and decision-making structures.Proven track record in winning and managing large-scale, complex projects, ideally with international exposure.Strong strategic mindset combined with a hunter mentality and execution excellence.Expertise in logistics processes, particularly in air and ocean freight.Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.Willingness to travel extensively across Europe.What We OfferA key leadership role in one of the biggest organisations in the logistics market.High level of autonomy and strategic influence.Attractive compensation package including performance-based incentives.Opportunity to shape a business unit with significant societal impact.Long-term career prospects in a future-oriented environment.