Service Area: Human Capital
Client Type: Transportation Portfolio Company
Service Provider Type: Specialized Recruiting Firm
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
A transportation company needed a business unit lead with deep sector expertise to manage its complex operations. The goal was to find a leader who could streamline cost structures, analyze profitability and rationalize customer profiles.
With a mix of owned and contracted transportation resources, the company faced significant complexity and costs. They required a focused leader familiar with managing aging fleets and capable of driving operational improvements and profitability analysis.
BluWave leveraged its extensive network to connect the portfolio company with a recruiting firm specialized in the transportation sector. This firm had the expertise to identify candidates who could handle the operational challenges and lead the business unit effectively.
The recruiting firm sourced by BluWave delivered strong candidates, ultimately leading to the successful placement of a business unit lead. This new leader was able to address cost structures, improve profitability and optimize operations, driving significant improvements for the company.
“They know the transportation space inside and out so would highly recommend them for something in that world. I would certainly use them again for a transportation search.”
-Principal at PE Firm
