📝 The Opportunity
On behalf of our client, a leading diversified group with global operations, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Logistics Officer to lead the transformation and growth of their transport, automotive and retail industry.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in scaling logistics operations, building international trade networks, and implementing digital supply chain innovations. This is a hands-on, strategic role with full P&L accountability and the opportunity to steer a high-growth, multi-sector platform at a critical inflection point.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute a long-term strategy to grow and diversify the group’s logistics and supply chain services.
- Expand regional presence across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia, aligning with , automotive, and retail.
- Identify and lead new investment opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions.
Operational Oversight
- Manage multi-modal logistics hubs, automotive supply chains, and temperature-controlled distribution networks.
- Improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability through technology, digitization, and process automation.
- Ensure compliance with international logistics regulations, customs, and free zone standards.
Innovation & Digitalization
- Drive adoption of digital freight platforms, WMS/TMS, and AI-based logistics solutions.
- Introduce end-to-end visibility and data analytics to enhance supply chain agility and cost optimization.
Leadership & Culture
- Build a high-performing, agile leadership team across commercial, operations, and technology functions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity.
🎯 Candidate Profile
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain, with 5+ years in a CEO/MD or P&L leadership role.
- Experience leading logistics platforms across automotive and retail.
- Demonstrated success in scaling logistics operations across emerging markets and free zones.
- Strong knowledge of global trade, customs, last-mile delivery, and warehousing solutions.
- Proven ability to lead digital transformation and leverage tech to enhance logistics performance.
- Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Preferably educated to MBA level or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
✨ What We Offer
- An opportunity to lead and scale one of the most ambitious logistics platforms in the Middle East.
- Full autonomy to shape the strategy, organization, and global presence.
- Attractive executive package with performance-based incentives.
📩 Interested?
If you are a visionary logistics leader ready to lead a globally integrated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
