In transportation, logistics, and supply chain, success increasingly hinges on one factor: the strength of your leadership team.
Yet the executives who truly move the needle, the ones who lead transformation, not just teams, aren’t actively looking. They’re already delivering results in high-performing environments. But they’d be willing to consider an opportunity if it’s the right opportunity, and that’s where having a knowledgeable recruiting partner can make all the difference.
At GESG, we specialize in reaching the top 10% of talent. Here’s why that makes all the difference.
The Top 10% Drive Outcomes, Not Just Operations
Top performers don’t just execute; they innovate and excel. These are the leaders who:
- Rebuilt freight networks while cutting costs
- Restructured warehouse operations to meet record demand
- Scaled logistics platforms from regional to global
- Drove double- or triple-digit growth in PE-backed environments
The gap between top performers and “just okay” or “average” is even bigger than you think. Researchers found that, on average, high performers are 400% more productive than the typical employee, and that gap gets even bigger as the jobs get more complex. For the highest-complexity and high-level jobs, top performers can be as much as 800% more productive than their lower-performing counterparts.
What makes a top performer stand out? They may look different across different industries, locations, and specialties, but they all share a few traits. They’re ambitious, seeking out new skills, challenges, and opportunities to grow. They want autonomy, a sense of meaning or purpose, and to see their work having results. And they’re highly innovative, both in their own careers and in how they lead teams.
Finding these top performers means looking beyond experience on paper. It’s about identifying impact in motion.
Why You Won’t Find Them Through Traditional Channels
Traditional hiring methods reach the available market. But transformational hires live in the engaged market—the people open to a conversation, not a job ad.
That’s where retained executive search creates value.
At GESG, we bring:
- Two decades of deep specialization across transportation, logistics, and supply chain
- A curated, discreet approach to candidate outreach
- A proven track record of minimizing risk and maximizing culture and business alignment
This culture-driven yet data-based intentionality and long-standing expertise is what leads to lasting outcomes.
The first half of 2025 brought strategic caution, but that’s changing. Fall planning is underway, investment cycles are reactivating, and boards are asking what’s next.
The question is: Do you have the leadership in place to execute?
If not, this is the time to act—before competitors move, talent tightens, and the cost of delay gets real.
At GESG, we’ve supported growth, turnarounds, and strategic transformations for over 20 years. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 or an equity-backed innovator, we help you access the leadership that changes outcomes.
Let’s have a conversation—before everyone else does. Contact us to learn more about our specialized recruiting solutions.