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We Find the LeadersWho Move the World

Executive search and talent advisory for global logistics, supply chain, transportation and trade.

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Founder-Led Expertise · Retained Search · Global Reach

Experience Across Leading Global Organizations

Deringer
Maersk
Mainfreight
Bolloré
Barth+Co
CaroTrans
UTi Worldwide
DRÄXLMAIER
FORVIA
Edscha
Magna
Lear Corporation
MAHLE
Dana
Continental
Morrison Express
UPS
CEVA Logistics
DHL
FedEx
Kuehne + Nagel
Röhlig
DSV
AIT Worldwide
Leman
Dachser
Expeditors
Scan Global
Geodis
Agility
Savino Del Bene
JAS Forwarding
Nippon Express
Kintetsu World Express
Yusen Logistics
NNR Global Logistics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
SEKO Logistics
Radiant Logistics
DB Schenker
Toll Group
ZIM
IJS Global
Fracht Group
UTC Overseas
Mallory Alexander International Logistics
YRC
Delmar International
BDP International
Courier Network
The SearchPath team is THE most recommendable head hunter in the supply chain industry: they intelligently tap into their network and carefully anticipate expectations. They always act with remarkable business ethics.
Regine PicardGlobal Head of Cold Chain Logistics, Maersk
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with the SearchPath team for years. They bring big-picture thinking. They see gaps in the market that others miss and combine entrepreneurial spirit with action to fill them. They work tirelessly to connect great people with great opportunities.
Tom NightingaleChief Executive Officer, Minnesota Associates
I have had the good fortune of working with the SearchPath team for the better part of 5 years. They have proven to be valuable partners in executive-level searches. They build strong relationships, serve as trusted advisors, and excel in vetting people as well as opportunities. They negotiate expertly and work tirelessly to maximize value for both the company and the talent!
Richard LabibChief Financial Officer, Röhlig USA
Why SearchPath

The right leader changes the trajectory.

We combine specialist market knowledge, founder-led judgment, and a disciplined search process to identify the few leaders who can move the business forward.

Industry Expertise

Industry Expertise

We understand freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics, and transportation markets.

Passive Candidate Access

Passive Candidate Access

We identify and recruit professionals who are not actively applying for jobs.

Enterprise Impact

Enterprise Impact

We specialize in finding talent that drives customer acquisition, retention, and growth.

Embedded Executive Search Partnership

Continuous capacity for leadership growth

Beyond one-off searches, we embed SearchPath as your strategic recruiting function — managing workforce planning, pipeline development, and executive placement with predictable investment and dedicated capacity.

Retained Search

An exclusive, structured process to secure the optimal leader for a pivotal role.

Proven Track Record

Client Success

The leaders we place deliver measurable revenue and operational impact.

Global Freight Forwarder

Chief Revenue Officer

Retained Executive Search

A stalled mid-market forwarder rebuilt its commercial engine and added $18M in new revenue within a year of our CRO placement.

New revenue in first 12 months
$18M
Qualified pipeline growth
32%
From kickoff to shortlist
6 wks
Read the full story

Regional 3PL & Contract Logistics

Vice President of Operations

Retained Executive Search

A 3PL scaling from one to four distribution centers found the operator who launched all three new DCs on schedule and lifted branch profitability 40%.

Increase in branch profitability
40%
New DCs launched on schedule
3
Reduction in labor cost per unit
18%
Read the full story

Client company and placed candidate identities are withheld to protect the confidentiality of our retained search engagements.

Specializations

Sectors we serve

We recruit executive, commercial, and operational leadership across the global supply chain.

Freight Forwarding

Air and ocean sales talent, branch leadership, and national account directors for global forwarders.

  • Air & Ocean Sales
  • Branch Managers
  • National Accounts

Contract Logistics

Business development, operations, and warehouse leadership for 3PL and contract logistics providers.

  • Business Development
  • Operations Leadership
  • Warehouse Leadership

Customs Brokerage

Licensed brokers, compliance leaders, and sales executives who navigate complex regulatory environments.

  • Licensed Brokers
  • Compliance Leaders
  • Sales Executives

Transportation

LTL, FTL, intermodal, and dedicated solutions leaders who win and retain freight.

  • LTL, FTL
  • Intermodal
  • Dedicated Solutions
Global Placement Footprint

Leadership placements across the markets that move global trade.

SearchPath has placed leaders across transportation, logistics, and supply chain organizations in 65 cities worldwide.

65

Cities

West Coast

  • Vancouver
  • Seattle
  • Portland
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles

Mountain & Central

  • Williston
  • Denver
  • Phoenix
  • El Paso
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio

Midwest

  • Minneapolis
  • St. Paul
  • Racine
  • Chicago
  • St. Louis
  • Indianapolis
  • Cincinnati
  • Erlanger
  • Cleveland
  • Detroit

Northeast & Canada

  • Toronto
  • Montreal
  • Boston
  • Albany
  • New York City
  • Jersey City
  • Philadelphia
  • Baltimore
  • Washington, D.C.

Southeast

  • Nashville
  • Mobile
  • Atlanta
  • Savannah
  • Charleston
  • Charlotte
  • Raleigh
  • Jacksonville
  • Orlando
  • Miami
  • San Juan

Latin America

  • Mexico City
  • Panama City

South America

  • São Paulo
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Buenos Aires

Europe

  • Helsinki
  • Hamburg
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Rotterdam
  • Frankfurt
  • Basel
  • Paris
  • Madrid
  • Naples

Middle East & Africa

  • Tel Aviv
  • Dubai
  • Bahrain
  • South Africa

Asia-Pacific

  • Taipei
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
  • Hyderabad
Free Market Intelligence

2027 Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership Compensation Report

What it really costs to hire and keep the leaders who move freight, win revenue, and run the network. Inside: total-cash benchmarks for 30+ roles, pay-at-risk and regional adjustments, and a practical playbook for building an offer that lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to know before starting a search

Clear answers about our specialization, retained-search approach, and the leadership roles we recruit.

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