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President, North America
Leading Specialty Distribution Company
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Position Summary
The President of North America, Blue Division, will lead a multi-billion-dollar North American business with full accountability for operations, sales performance, product management, and P&L execution. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive will provide visible, hands-on leadership across a large, distributed operating footprint while driving operational excellence, organic growth, and integration of acquisitions. The role carries broad responsibility for strategic planning, execution rigor, and talent development, with a mandate to strengthen accountability while preserving a deeply relationship-driven culture. This is a high-impact leadership position with clear exposure to enterprise strategy and future CEO succession.
Successful Placement
Slayton Search Partners placed an executive who brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale distribution and operations, with direct responsibility for an $8B+ P&L and end-to-end oversight of sales, operations, logistics, and supply chain across 900+ locations in North America. They have a proven record of transforming complex, underperforming operating units into top-performing businesses, materially improving margins, strengthening execution discipline, and modernizing distribution and logistics networks. Their experience includes leading enterprise-wide M&A strategy and integration, overseeing major ERP and WMS implementations, and building scalable operating models that support sustained growth. Known as a hands-on, relationship-driven leader, they are equally credible with frontline teams and senior executives and bring a strong track record of developing talent, driving accountability, and delivering results without compromising culture.
