Emmanuel ARNAUD

Grou E.V.P. - Transport Solutions @ ID Logistics

About

I am passionate about International Supply Chain and business transformation. I love engaging and steering teams in developing profitable and sustainable business. As the Senior Vice President Operations, Europe at XPO Logistics, I oversee the network of a world's largest providers of transportation and logistics solutions throughout 14 European countries and over 17,000 employees. My mission is to deliver innovative and efficient solutions to our customers, partners, and stakeholders. I leverage my operational expertise and my business development and customer relationship management experience to drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth and profitability. I foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and commitment among the diverse and talented teams that I lead and support.

Country

France

City

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Digital Strategy, English, Operations Management, Business Transformation, Sales Processes, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Human Resources (HR), Anglais, Développement d'affaires internationales, Contract Negotiation, Executive Management, Leadership, Stratégie d’entreprise, Leadership d’équipe, Gestion de projet, Management, Business Development

Experience

Grou E.V.P. - Transport Solutions

ID Logistics

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Paris et périphérie

Senior Vice President Operations, Europe

XPO Logistics Europe

2023-3 - 2025-2 · 2 yrs

Paris, Île-de-France, France

• Leading XPO's European Pallet Distribution and Full Truck Load Networks, driving operational excellence and productivity programme. • Spearheading the adoption of digitalization, implementing Real-Time-Visibility and e-tendering features for enhanced efficiency. • Creating and Deploying new services like Connect Europe - enhacing cross-border transport, and ExpressNow - simplifying 24/7 urgent shipments. • Pioneering Decarbonation initiatives with XPO Network (Scope 1, 2 & 3) and leading new CSRD project

Group E.V.P. and Divisional CEO Integrated Logistics - General Cargo Services

GEFCO

2021-7 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Paris

• Led the transformation of the "General Cargo" Business Division at GEFCO, overseeing a 2.3 Bn€ revenue and 7500 colleagues in 47 countries. • Implemented the "Smart, Green, Committed" project focusing on road transport network, air/sea/rail freight forwarding, and contract logistics & LLP services. • Achieved significant revenue growth and operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution. • Developed strong leadership, communication, and project management skills in a global setting.

Member of The Management Board

GEFCO

2017-12 - 2023-1 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Paris Area, France

Supporting the Chairman of the Management Board in paving the way towards International & Profitable Growth.

Executive Vice President of Commerce & Marketing

GEFCO

2014-7 - 2021-6 · 7 yrs

Paris Area, France

Continuing to lead the organic growth and diversification of GEFCO's business at a pace of over 9% per year, while creating value through innovation and partnerships. Crossed the mark of 2Bn€ revenue in 2018, and the team keep moving on!

Group Sales Director

GEFCO

2013-1 - 2014-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Courbevoie

Building and leading a groupwide sales strategy and Commerce Management Team: Customer segmentation, single & worldwide CRM tool, common Training &incentive plans... Perimeter of 1,5Bn€ and ~600 people

Sales Director - Global Accounts Department

GEFCO

2009-10 - 2012-12 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Leading a team of 25 International Business Developers, dedicated to our flagship clients in Automotive, Electronics, FMCG, Equipment and Aeronautic Industries, achieving 20% growth per year during 3 years!

Business Line Manager - Automotive

GEFCO

2006-7 - 2009-10 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Managing a team of Global Account Managers targetting the Auto OEM segments as well as Tier1's suppliers & 2Wheels - Parts Inbound and Finished Vehicles Logistics. 17 excellent colleagues & a business growing from 200 up to 450M€ Turnover in 3 years.

Market Line Manager - Car Suppliers

GEFCO

2004-10 - 2006-7 · 1 yr 10 mos

Worldwide & Multi-disciplinary (Transport, X-dock, Linefeeding, packaging management & customs) Global Account Management for the Top 10 client in Automotive Tier1's suppliers segment

Director - Transports Mendy

TNT

2001-10 - 2004-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Transport Company specialized in Just In Time service for Automotive & FMCG in Europe & Morocco Restructuring (2 collective social plans) & redeployment of activity. - Operations : Responsible for 400 in house FTE + 100 FTE from regular subcontractors (originated from Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Morocco) - Management : KPI, Budgeting, CAPEX & Accounting – 50M€ turnover - HR : Legal representative with unions.

Regional Manager - Paris Area

Giraud International

2000-9 - 2001-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Creation and management of a subsidiary covering 3 Agencies (F45, 77, 95) - 100 people National and International Groupage activities.

Internal Control & Business Development

Giraud International

1996-2 - 2000-9 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Several missions to support the Group expansion (integration of new subsidiaries and activities: 15 months in Barcelona, opening of Portugal subsidiary), and optimize production (creation and management of the Operations Control Dpt)