Seeking a Senior Director / To-be President for a Well-Established Japanese Logistics Company Seeking a President for a well-established Japanese logistics company affiliated with a global trading and investment group
Role Purpose: The Senior Director will be trained to lead the organization in delivering high-quality, competitive logistics services to group-affiliated companies while transforming the business into a self-sustaining, profit-oriented enterprise with a growing external customer base. This role requires a leader who can honor group values and governance standards while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategy & Business LeadershipDevelop and execute mid- to long-term corporate strategy
  • Assume full P/L responsibility and achieve financial targets
  • Lead digital transformation and operational efficiency initiatives
  • Shareholder & Stakeholder Management
  • Strengthen collaboration with group-affiliated entities
  • Align business direction with shareholder expectations
  • Maintain transparent communication with domestic and overseas stakeholders
  • Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Expand external customer portfolio and revenue streams
  • Enhance market competitiveness and brand presence
  • Build long-term relationships with key customers and partners
  • Organizational & Talent LeadershipDevelop executive and management talent
  • Foster a performance-driven, values-based organizational culture
  • Improve employee engagement, retention, and succession readiness
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Uphold high standards of integrity, ethics, and risk management
Core Competencies:
  • Enterprise-level strategic decision-makingStrong business execution with P/L accountability
  • External business development and growth mindset
  • Stakeholder relationship and influence skills
  • Talent development and people leadership
  • Cross-cultural communication capability
  • Uncompromising integrity and ethical judgment
Required Experience:
  • Senior executive leadership experience (VP level or above)
  • Background in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or adjacent industries
  • Proven P/L ownership and strategic planning capability
  • Experience leading business transformation, restructuring, or new business development
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural or cross-border environments
  • Core Capabilities:
  • Enterprise-level strategic decision-makingStrong execution mindset with commercial acumen
  • External business development and customer orientation
  • Ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders
  • High ethical standards and sound judgment
  • Strong English communication and negotiation skills
  • Preferred (Not Required):Experience within a global group or diversified conglomerate
  • Familiarity with U.S.–international governance and reporting structures

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