Sector Expertise

Five Sectors. One Firm. Unmatched North American Logistical Depth.

Our practice is built entirely within industrial transportation and logistics. We don't dabble — we specialize.

1

Shipping

From ocean carriers to port operators and maritime logistics providers, we understand the commercial, operational, and regulatory complexity of global shipping. We place CEOs, COOs, Chief Commercial Officers, and VP-level leaders who can navigate vessel economics, terminal operations, and international trade dynamics.

Roles We Place

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Commercial Officer
  • VP Operations
  • VP Commercial
  • General Manager
2

Rail

Class I railroads, regional carriers, short lines, and intermodal operators require leaders who understand the capital intensity, regulatory environment, and operational precision of rail. We place executives who can drive safety culture, network optimization, and commercial growth.

Roles We Place

  • President & CEO
  • VP Operations
  • VP Marketing & Sales
  • Chief Mechanical Officer
  • General Manager
  • VP Network Planning
3

Trucking

Truckload, LTL, and last-mile carriers face relentless pressure on capacity, driver retention, and technology adoption. We place executives who understand the economics of the load board, the complexity of fleet management, and the demands of shipper relationships at scale.

Roles We Place

  • CEO / President
  • COO
  • VP Sales
  • VP Operations
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • VP Driver Relations
4

Supply Chain

Third-party and fourth-party logistics providers, integrated supply chain organizations, and managed services firms require leaders who can orchestrate complexity across clients, carriers, and technology platforms. We place executives who build and scale supply chain capability.

Roles We Place

  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • VP Supply Chain
  • Chief Client Officer
  • VP Solutions
  • Managing Director
  • VP Technology
5

Logistics

Freight brokerage, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment organizations are transforming rapidly. We place leaders who can drive growth, manage margin pressure, and lead technology-enabled operations in a sector defined by speed and scale.

Roles We Place

  • CEO / President
  • COO
  • VP Brokerage
  • VP Warehouse Operations
  • Chief Revenue Officer
  • VP Business Development

Deep Sector Knowledge. Discreet Execution.

If you're building leadership capacity in any of these sectors, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about your needs.

Industrial Search Partners

Retained executive search for the industries that keep the world moving.

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