CEO / Chair of the Executive Board

About the job

With entrepreneurial foresight, market intuition and leadership strength, you shape the future of an established Swiss logistics company.

Transportgemeinschaft AG (TGW), based in Wangen an der Aare, employs around 160 staff and specialises in flower and plant logistics as well as pharmaceutical and hazardous goods logistics. With customised services, high reliability and a modern infrastructure, the company has successfully positioned itself in its markets. As part of a succession arrangement, we have been commissioned to approach an entrepreneurially minded and strong leadership personality as

CEO / Chair of the Executive Board

You will assume overall responsibility for TGW and lead the company together with your executive management team. Your focus is on economic development, securing competitiveness and targeted further development of business areas. You maintain relationships with key customers, open up new market potentials and set strategic priorities. In doing so, you strengthen the autonomy of your managers, promote cross-departmental collaboration and create clear frameworks for operational success. You represent the company competently and convincingly to the Board of Directors and important external stakeholders.

For this demanding role, you bring a higher business or technical education as well as several years of leadership experience with comprehensive result responsibility. You are well established in the transport and logistics industry and know its operational processes, economic challenges and market mechanisms from your own practice. You have a pronounced business understanding, negotiation skills and the ability to consistently implement entrepreneurial goals. As a down-to-earth, decisive and integral personality, you convince through clear communication, a binding leadership style and the ability to inspire people for common goals.

You can expect an entrepreneurially shaped leadership role with scope for design and short decision-making paths. Here you have the opportunity to sustainably further develop a successful Swiss logistics company and significantly help shape its future. We look forward to your contact or application and assure you of the utmost discretion. 

Contact: Jean-Pierre von Burg
Markus Theiler

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