Operator. Innovator. Investor.
WileyStrahan
SVP of Transition & Strategy at Weber Logistics, leading M&A. Former Maersk VP and $500M+ P&L owner, and co-founder of Maersk's Innovation Center. Founder of Recharge Venture Group. Building at the intersection of logistics, technology, and small business ownership.
About
A career built on operating with care and shipping what's next.
I started my career managing 200 people on warehouse floors at McMaster-Carr, where I learned that great operations are built by people, not systems.
From there, I moved to DaVita Kidney Care, advising the C-suite on a capital allocation committee approving $400M a year in new development.
I then spent 8 years at Maersk — co-founding their first Innovation Center, leading digital transformation across AI, computer vision, and digital twins, and ultimately running a $500M+ P&L as Vice President of Heavy Bulky Product & Operations. My team turned a loss-making division to profitability in three months.
Today I'm SVP of Transition & Strategy at Weber Logistics, a private-equity-backed West Coast 3PL, where I lead M&A — sourcing, diligence, and post-close integration — as the platform scales.
On the side, I buy and invest in small businesses through Recharge Venture Group. I believe the backbone of the economy deserves better ownership transitions.
USC Trojan (BS + MBA). Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Based in Los Angeles. Always looking for the next great business.
Currently
SVP, Transition & Strategy
Weber Logistics — leading M&A and integration
$0M+
P&L owned (Maersk)
Thousands
Managed (W2 + contractors)
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Years at Maersk
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Years in ops & supply chain
What I Do
Three Ways I Operate
Operations & P&L Leadership
Leading M&A and integration at Weber Logistics. Ran a $500M+ P&L at Maersk Heavy Bulky, turning a loss-making division to profitability in three months through pricing resets, shared services consolidation, and AI-powered tech replacement.
Digital Innovation
Co-founded Maersk's first Innovation Center. Led AI, computer vision, digital twins, and drayage optimization programs delivering tens of millions in savings across global logistics.
Venture & Investment
Founder, Recharge Venture Group. Co-founder, SB Investment Group. FOG Ventures diligence committee. Investor in 15+ supply chain, B2B, and proptech companies.
Experience
The Path So Far
Fifteen years across warehouse floors, the C-suite, and the frontier of supply chain technology — building, scaling, and turning around operations at every level.
2026 – Present
SVP, Transition & Strategy
Weber Logistics
Lead M&A and integration for a private-equity-backed West Coast 3PL platform — deal sourcing, diligence, transition services, and post-close integration across warehousing, transportation, and last-mile delivery.
- Running the acquisition cadence end to end: target evaluation, diligence, TSA structuring, and integration planning across multiple concurrent deals.
- Partnering with the CEO and PE sponsor on platform strategy, org design, and systems consolidation as the company scales through M&A.
2024 – 2026
Vice President, NAM Head of Heavy Bulky Product & Operations
A.P. Moller – Maersk
Owned a $500M+ P&L across North America Heavy Bulky Delivery Services — pricing, dispatch and routing, fleet and assets, procurement, financial operations, and 70+ shared-services FTEs.
- Turned a loss-making division profitable in three months — a double-digit-million EBIT swing — through pricing resets, tech replacement, and shared-services consolidation.
- Sponsored deployment of a new TMS with AI-powered routing and reconciliation agents, generating $10M in cost savings and collections improvements.
- Grew share of wallet with Lowe's, Bob's, and Wayfair by 10–20% (+$25M revenue) through strategic RFP wins, opening new Midwest and East Coast markets.
- As prior Head of Strategic Operations, built the investment function that approved $75M in three months and cut $20M in capex via a pool-based asset model.
2021 – 2024
Global Head, Digital & Data Innovation · Co-Founder, Maersk Innovation Center
A.P. Moller – Maersk
Led global digital innovation across drayage, middle mile, e-commerce, omnichannel fulfillment, and last-mile delivery — and co-built Maersk's first innovation center in Jersey City.
- Sponsored a drayage digital twin that consolidated 13 operating systems into a 700-factor optimization model — forecast to save $12M.
- Built a computer-vision product linking warehouse-yard and distribution-center visibility to predict unload times — roughly $250K savings per location per year.
- Launched a frontline training platform that cut training time 50%, projected to save ~$100K per location per year.
- Partnered with MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics on a DC simulation model optimizing daily labor on a six-week rolling forecast.
2020 – 2021
Head, Corporate Operations & Industrial Real Estate
Performance Team — A Maersk Company
Ran operations and finance for Commercial, Product, IT, Engineering, and Implementation, and co-led North American real estate for Maersk's warehousing & distribution portfolio.
- Managed 150+ sites and 20M+ sq ft, executing $500M in real estate transactions across buildings, yards, and new development.
- Transformed real estate from a cost center into a profit center with a scalable buy-vs-build strategy.
- Led the Integration Management Office for the Performance Team acquisition — org design, synergy mapping, and product alignment.
2018 – 2020
Director, Corporate Operations · Senior Manager, Corporate Finance
Performance Team
Served as Chief of Staff and strategy lead to the executive suite while building the finance backbone of a fast-scaling 3PL.
- Member of the internal deal team for Maersk's $545M acquisition — financial due diligence, post-deal product strategy, and organizational redesign.
- Implemented Anaplan as the enterprise budgeting platform, replacing an Excel-based process and saving two finance FTEs.
- Cut total corporate spend from 5.6% to 5.4% of revenue ($10M) across a $65M portfolio of cost and profit centers.
2017 – 2018
Strategy, Finance & New Center Development
DaVita Kidney Care
Reported into the office of the CFO and Chief of Development as a financial-modeling and ROI subject-matter expert.
- Standing member of the Capital Allocation Committee, approving roughly $400M per year across 115 new-center sites.
- Led a working group advising the CEO, CFO, and COO on redeploying $8B in capital from a divestiture — reshaping investment across regions.
2013 – 2017
Business & Financial Management (Rotational)
McMaster-Carr
Rotated through finance, receiving, shipping, sales, and customer service in one of the most respected operations organizations in the country.
- Planned, assigned, and budgeted for a 200-person sales organization against daily productivity and development metrics.
- Led a 50-person packing and shipping operation moving 20,000 packages a day to destinations worldwide.
Education
USC — Marshall School of Business
MBA · Finance & Entrepreneurship
USC — Keck School of Medicine
BS · Health Promotion & Disease Prevention · Minor, Business Administration
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Series 65 — Investment Adviser Representative
- California Real Estate Salesperson
Ventures
Ventures & Investments
Companies I've founded, co-founded, or invest in alongside other operators.
Founder
Recharge Venture Group
Buying great businesses from exceptional owners ready to transition.
Visit siteCo-Founder
The SB Investment Group
Commercial real estate investment platform.
Visit siteDiligence Committee
FOG Ventures
Early-stage investment collective backing modern operators in tech.
Visit siteWriting
On My Mind
Thoughts on logistics, innovation, and building businesses. Follow along on LinkedIn.
Sep 5, 2024
Founder mode vs. manager mode
Riffing on Paul Graham's essay — three ways professional managers can lead more like founders: flatten the hierarchy, embrace the unconventional, and engage deeply.
Read on LinkedInJul 16, 2024
In logistics, throwing technology at every problem doesn't work
Why chasing real customer traction and first logos beats impressing VCs — and where the genuine opportunities in the space are emerging.
Read on LinkedInFeb 15, 2024
The anatomy of cold outreach that actually works
Personalization, relevance, and cleverness — plus a teardown of an outreach email that had none of the three.
Read on LinkedInJul 1, 2023
Where today's AI tools fall short — and one that caught my eye
AI is everywhere and great for research and editing, but still thin on specialized tasks. A look at one of the neatest applications I'd found.
Read on LinkedInMay 16, 2023
Opening the Maersk Innovation Center in Jersey City
Celebrating the launch of Maersk's first innovation center — a great time had by all, human and robot alike.
Read on LinkedInFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The short version of who I am, what I do, and how to reach me.
- Who is Wiley Strahan?
- Wiley Strahan is a supply chain and logistics executive based in Los Angeles. He is Senior Vice President of Transition & Strategy at Weber Logistics, where he leads M&A and integration. He was previously a Vice President at A.P. Moller – Maersk, where he owned a $500M+ P&L as North America Head of Heavy Bulky Product & Operations. He is also the founder of Recharge Venture Group and an active angel investor with 15+ years of experience leading operations, digital innovation, and supply chain transformation.
- What does Wiley Strahan do at Weber Logistics?
- At Weber Logistics, a private-equity-backed West Coast third-party logistics (3PL) company, Wiley Strahan is Senior Vice President of Transition & Strategy. He leads mergers and acquisitions — deal sourcing, diligence, transition services, and post-close integration — as the platform grows across warehousing, transportation, and last-mile delivery.
- What did Wiley Strahan do at Maersk?
- At Maersk, Wiley Strahan was Vice President and North America Head of Heavy Bulky Product & Operations, owning a $500M+ P&L spanning pricing, dispatch and routing, fleet and assets, procurement, and financial operations. He previously served as Global Head of Digital & Data Innovation and co-founded Maersk's first Innovation Center, leading work across AI, computer vision, digital twins, and drayage optimization.
- What is Recharge Venture Group?
- Recharge Venture Group is the firm Wiley Strahan founded to buy and invest in small businesses, acquiring great companies from exceptional owners ready to transition. Wiley believes the backbone of the economy deserves better ownership transitions.
- What does Wiley Strahan invest in?
- Wiley Strahan invests in and acquires small businesses through Recharge Venture Group, co-founded The SB Investment Group (a commercial real estate platform), and serves on the diligence committee of FOG Ventures. He has invested in 15+ supply chain, logistics, B2B software, and proptech companies, focusing on areas within his circle of competence.
- What is Wiley Strahan's background and education?
- Wiley Strahan holds a BS in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention from USC's Keck School of Medicine and an MBA in Finance & Entrepreneurship from USC's Marshall School of Business. He began his career at McMaster-Carr, then worked at DaVita Kidney Care and Performance Team before spending 8+ years at Maersk. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a Series 65 (Investment Adviser Representative) and a California Real Estate Salesperson license.
- Where is Wiley Strahan based and how can I contact him?
- Wiley Strahan is based in Los Angeles, California. The best way to reach him is through his website at wileystrahan.com or via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/wileystrahan. He is open to conversations about partnerships, selling a business, and logistics or innovation.
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