Chief Of Staff

Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a mission-critical partner and force-multiplier to the President & CEO of GEODIS in Americas, a ~$4B business unit of a global logistics leader. This highly visible, high-impact role combines strategic advisory, operational leadership, and cross-functional orchestration to drive execution at pace across a complex, matrixed organization. The CoS acts as an extension of the CEO—accelerating decision-making, removing obstacles, and ensuring flawless alignment and delivery of financial, operational, and strategic ambitions across all Lines of Business and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Partner directly with the CEO to translate regional strategy into concrete operating plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence and cross-functional alignment across all Lines of Business and corporate functions.
• Lead or co-lead high-priority, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Deliver rigorous analysis, scenario planning, and clear recommendations to inform CEO and Executive Committee decisions.

Executive Operations & Governance

• Own the CEO's operating rhythm.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and executive presentations.
• Proactively monitor KPIs, financial performance, risks, and operational health.
• Manage CEO-level internal and external communications.

Influence & Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead through influence in a heavily matrixed global environment.
• Act as a cultural champion for GEODIS values.
• Support talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and change management efforts.
• Serve as a bridge between Americas leadership, global headquarters, and key external stakeholders.

Project Leadership & Execution Excellence

• Serve as the region's preeminent project/portfolio leader.
• Rapidly structure ambiguous problems, build detailed project plans, manage risks/mitigations, and drive accountability.

Representation & Special Projects

• Represent the CEO in internal and external forums.
• Lead or support due diligence, integration, and transformation projects.

Qualifications & Success Profile:

Required

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience
• Proven operational leadership in large, matrixed, global organizations
• Expert-level project and program management skills
• Exceptional influence and stakeholder management skills
• Superior executive communication
• Financial acumen
• Highest levels of integrity, discretion, and judgment
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and high-pressure situations

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Trusted advisor to CEO
• Highly collaborative
• Bias for action
• Customer-obsessed, data-driven, and culturally aligned leader
• Capable of stepping into strategic issues quickly