Executive Search I
Logistics / Distribution Director Recruitment
Appoint a Logistics or Distribution Director who optimises fulfilment, strengthens your supply chain, and supports scalable growth.
We help SME owners, boards, and investors recruit experienced logistics and distribution leaders who bring operational control, cost efficiency, and service excellence, delivering the infrastructure needed to scale reliably and competitively.
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Do you need to recruit a Logistics / Distribution Director for your SME? Speak to our Managing Director, Oliver Adderley.
We recruit Logistics and Distribution Directors for SMEs with turnovers between £20M and £250M — businesses that need expert operational leadership to streamline fulfilment, reduce costs, and build scalable, customer-focused supply chains.
Appoint a Logistics or Distribution Director Who Delivers Control, Speed, and Resilience
Whether you're scaling e-commerce operations, optimising last-mile delivery, or improving warehouse performance, we deliver logistics leaders who combine strategic oversight with hands-on expertise. Our approach is agile, cost-effective, and designed for SMEs that need infrastructure that keeps up with growth.
In the past two years, we’ve filled 100% of our retained supply chain and operational leadership roles, placing Logistics and Distribution Directors who’ve improved delivery performance, reduced operating costs, enhanced customer satisfaction, and helped businesses scale nationally and internationally.
From manufacturers with complex distribution needs to scaling B2B and D2C brands, we deliver leaders who turn logistics into a competitive advantage.
How It Works: Our Search Process
Recruit director level talent in 12 weeks or less.
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We begin every project with a formal strategy discussion to fully understand your business, structure, growth plans, and the leadership challenges you face. We confirm the scope of the role, commercial objectives, timescales, and fee terms before initiating any search activity.
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Once terms are agreed, we prepare a detailed Assignment Brief outlining the role, responsibilities, business context, cultural environment, and ideal candidate profile. This document is approved by you and used to brief candidates consistently and professionally throughout the process.
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We carry out a focused headhunting campaign across relevant sectors and leadership networks. This includes direct outreach, discreet advertising, referrals, and competitor mapping — tailored to attract commercially aligned directors with the capability to lead in fast-paced SME environments.
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All shortlisted candidates are interviewed by our senior consultants and complete our in-depth Self-Awareness Questionnaire (SAQ). This provides deep insight into each candidate’s leadership style, career history, and operational decision-making — going well beyond a standard CV.
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We present a carefully curated shortlist including candidate CVs, detailed consultant commentary, and SAQ insights. You’ll receive clear, structured feedback and comparative recommendations to support your selection process.
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Once you’ve progressed to second-stage interviews, we conduct thorough, confidential verbal referencing. This includes targeted conversations with past colleagues to verify performance, leadership impact, and cultural fit — giving you complete confidence in your final decision.
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We support you through salary discussions, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Because our fees are fixed and not linked to salary level, we maintain complete objectivity — focusing solely on securing the right long-term appointment for your business.
What sets us apart?
Specialist, Senior-Led Delivery
Every assignment is led by an experienced consultant - never passed to junior staff. We bring commercial acumen, market insight, and real leadership experience to every project, ensuring your search is handled with the focus and expertise it deserves.
Deeper Candidate Insight: The SAQ
Our proprietary Self-Awareness Questionnaire (SAQ) gives you unrivalled insight into each candidate’s leadership style, motivations, and behaviours. It goes far beyond a CV, helping you make better-informed decisions.
Unrivalled Candidate Reporting
Every candidate is presented with detailed consultant commentary, behavioural insight, and performance history, not just a CV. Our reports give you clarity, comparison, and the confidence to assess fit across strategic, cultural, and operational dimensions.
Fee Structures Built for SMEs
We offer transparent, fixed fees designed around the realities of SME budgets, without the inflated pricing models of traditional firms. You receive board-level quality with flexible terms and no hidden extras.
Access to Exceptional Talent
With over 30 years of experience, we have built deep networks across leadership functions. We find proven directors and rising leaders who are ready to create impact in fast-moving, scaling businesses.
Agile, Focused, Results-Driven
We’re an agile business, able to move quickly, adapt to your timelines, and stay aligned with your goals. We typically deliver fully assessed shortlists within 4–6 weeks, without compromising quality or process.
“SMEs don’t need FTSE-level search fees or to be delegated to a junior consultant. They need a bespoke service that understands their business, the stage of growth, their budget, and their urgency. That’s exactly what we offer.”