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StevenDouglas Expands Industrial Sector Practices to Deepen National Capabilities Across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Distribution
Boutique Executive Search and Interim Resources Firm Adds Multiple Specialists to Serve the Full Industrial Vertical from C-Suite to Technical Engineer
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — September 9, 2026 — StevenDouglas, one of the nation’s leading boutique executive search and interim resources firms, today announced a significant expansion of its Supply Chain & Engineering practice, with a dedicated focus on the industrial sector. The firm has added four specialized recruiting professionals to its national team, deepening its ability to serve industrial companies with a fully vertical approach, from front-line operational and engineering roles through senior leadership and C-suite placement.
The expansion is led by Matthew Beck, Senior Vice President of Executive Search at StevenDouglas, who has established himself as one of the firm’s most senior and growth-oriented division leaders. Under Beck’s leadership, various industrial sector practices are now positioned to serve clients across the full organizational chart, providing executive search and professional recruiting, as well as interim resource solutions to companies operating in some of the most operationally complex and talent-constrained environments in the country.
“Industrial companies are navigating a period of extraordinary change and the strongest leaders understand the realities of day-to-day operations while also thinking strategically about how technology, robotics and automation will reshape their businesses”, said Matt Shore, CEO at StevenDouglas. He went on to say, “Even as technology advances, success depends on having the right leaders in place and building an optimal team. Matt Beck and his team have built a genuinely differentiated practice with the expertise to recruit a CEO or Chief Procurement Officer, as well as a Director of Engineering or Distribution Center Manager, for the same client and with the same depth of industry knowledge at every level.”
A Fully Vertical Industrial Practice
What distinguishes StevenDouglas’ expanded industrial capability is the depth of the team’s expertise across every functional layer of the industrial enterprise. Rather than serving isolated pockets of a company’s org chart, the practice is built to be a consultative partner with industrial clients at every level of their talent needs.
The team now covers the following specialty areas in depth:
Supply Chain & Logistics — Global supply chain management, procurement strategy, sourcing, vendor management, logistics optimization, demand planning, and inventory control
Engineering — Manufacturing engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, automation and controls, process engineering, R&D leadership, and quality engineering
Manufacturing & Distribution — Plant and facility leadership, operations management, continuous improvement, EHS, warehouse and distribution center management, and lean manufacturing
Procurement — Chief Procurement Officers, VP and Director of Procurement, category management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing leadership
Industrial C-Suite — CEOs, Chief Operating Officers, Presidents, General Managers, EVPs of Operations, and other senior executive roles leading industrial enterprises nationally
This fully integrated approach allows StevenDouglas to serve as a single, strategic talent partner for industrial companies undergoing growth, transformation, or transition — without the handoffs and inconsistencies that come from engaging multiple specialized firms.
Growing client demand is driving the firm’s investment in the category, as the industrial sector has seen compounding talent pressures in recent years, driven by an aging workforce, the reshoring of domestic manufacturing, sustained supply chain restructuring, and increasing automation adoption that demands a more technically sophisticated talent pool. These forces have created a significant and persistent gap between available talent and employer need, particularly at the managerial and executive levels where strategic decisions about operations, procurement, and engineering infrastructure are made.
Matthew Beck added, “The industrial sector has been underserved by recruiting firms that treat it as a sub-category of operations or as a generalist assignment. We’ve built a team with real domain expertise, people who have recruited in these environments for years, understand the technical nuances of the roles, and have the networks to move quickly. Growing our team allows us to serve our existing industrial clients at a higher level and extend that capability to companies across the country that haven’t had access to this kind of specialized support.”
National Reach, Industrial Depth
StevenDouglas operates from more than 25 offices across the Americas, including major industrial markets such as Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Nashville, as well as a presence in Canada and Latin America. The firm’s national infrastructure enables the industrial practice to serve clients with multi-site operations, regional distribution networks, and geographically dispersed manufacturing footprints, all with consistent access to the same depth of recruiting expertise.
The industrial practice serves companies across the full range of industrial sub-sectors, including heavy industrial manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, chemicals and plastics, consumer packaged goods, packaging and materials, transportation and logistics, aerospace and defense, and energy and power.
About StevenDouglas: StevenDouglas, one of the nation’s leading boutique executive search and interim resources firms, has been a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent for clients since 1983. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm’s client base is industry agnostic and ranges from emerging middle-market to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, family offices, and wealth management firms. Recognized as a Top 50 Executive Search firm nationally and #1 in the state of Florida, StevenDouglas’ footprint spans more than 25 offices across the Americas and 150-plus professionals committed to creating successful outcomes for both clients and candidates. The firm is nationally known for search expertise in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Executive Leadership, Financial Services, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Wealth Management, as well as providing interim resources and staffing in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources.
To learn more about StevenDouglas’ Supply Chain & Engineering practice or how they serve the Industrial sector, visit www.stevendouglas.com/areas-of-expertise/supply-chain-engineering or contact the team directly at (954) 385-8595.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, contact StevenDouglas at [email protected].
