President / CEO

Position Overview



We are seeking a dynamic, visionary President & CEO to oversee the company’s North American operations and its subsidiary, reporting to the Executive Committee. This role holds full P&L accountability for both entities and end-to-end responsibility for driving revenue growth, operational synergy, and strategic alliances in the USA. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader with proven expertise in logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management, adept at unifying high-performing teams in operations, sales, compliance, finance, and technology. This position blends hands-on leadership with bold strategy to elevate our premium positioning in specialized international trade services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Formulate and execute a unified growth strategy to reinforce market leadership in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and integrated logistics, targeting construction, industrial, and high-value cargo sectors.
• Foster synergies between HLS Group and its subsidiary to drive sustainable expansion, profitability, and innovation across all supply chain business including air, ocean, rail, multimodal transport, and compliance services.

Financial Management

• Maintain full P&L oversight for the combined entities, synchronizing financial performance with strategic imperatives through disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Bolster financial reporting and transparency to empower informed decisions and build stakeholder trust.

Operational Excellence

• Direct the senior leadership team encompassing operations, sales & marketing, customs/compliance, customer experience, finance, warehousing, and digital tools, ensuring alignment across the Group’s international branch offices and other U.S. gateways.
• Streamline supply chain processes for efficiency, regulatory compliance, and scalability, prioritizing disruption-free, value-added solutions from origin to destination.

Customer-Centric Innovation

• Sustain our reputation for bespoke, high-touch services that navigate complex shipments, from single-parcel airfreight to large-scale project logistics and customs challenges.
• Anticipate industry evolutions in trade regulations, sustainability, and digitalization to deploy advanced tools and offerings that secure our competitive advantage.

Cultural Stewardship

• Cultivate a cohesive, values-driven culture that merges company family-oriented integrity, emphasizing collaboration, excellence, and customer obsession.
• Inspire and develop diverse teams across both organizations, promoting inclusion, engagement, and talent retention in a multi-office U.S. footprint.

Required Qualifications

Leadership & Business Acumen

• 15 years of progressive leadership in logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or supply chain sectors, including P&L responsibility in multinational settings with specialized cargo and compliance elements.
• Track record of scaling integrated operations and leading cross-functional teams in service-intensive, regulated industries.
• Proficiency managing diverse areas such as operations, sales, customs clearance, customer service, and finance within a global-local hybrid model.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Demonstrated success in delivering year-over-year growth and profitability in competitive landscapes, harmonizing long-range vision with operational tactics.
• Deep knowledge of trade regulations, compliance frameworks, and international partnerships.

Global Perspective

• Substantial experience in global enterprises, skilled at reconciling U.S. market nuances with international priorities.
• Expertise in cross-border governance, transparent reporting, and collaborative ecosystems.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Pragmatic, opportunity-focused approach to execution, excelling in volatile environments with an eye on enduring stability.
• Flexibility in addressing geopolitical, economic, and technological disruptions while protecting foundational strengths.

Cultural Fit & Emotional Intelligence

• Superior communication and relationship-building skills, capable of galvanizing teams and forging alliances at every level.
• Empathetic, accountable leadership style that resonates with blended cultures of innovation and tradition.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding for construction/industrial sectors, or heavy/specialized cargo.
• Insight into digital logistics platforms, sustainability practices, or warehousing/distribution innovations.
• MBA or advanced degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or related discipline

Benefit

• This role provides a competitive compensation package and benefits tailored to experience.