The average salary for positions at the new headquarters is $111,000.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ Odyssey Logistics, a logistics and technology solutions company, has moved its global headquarters to Mecklenburg County, bringing more than 80 new jobs to southwest Charlotte.ย
The relocation marks a significant milestone for both the company and the local business community.
The new headquarters, situated in the Whitehall Corporate Center, was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. Employees began occupying the newly renovated 23,000-square-foot space on Feb. 10.ย
The headquarters now houses 80 staff members, including 43 people hired in Charlotte last year. The roles span across executive leadership, information technology, human resources, procurement, finance, sales, and marketing.
Hans Stig Moller, CEO of Odyssey Logistics, expressed enthusiasm about the move, highlighting Charlotte’s strong talent pool and quality of life as key factors.
“Our new home in Charlotte is a mutually beneficial development, both for our organization and for the North Carolina business community,” Moller stated. “Charlotte connects Odyssey with a strong talent pool, which continues to grow thanks to the cityโs quality of life.”
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles welcomed the company, emphasizing the city’s appeal.ย
“Companies like Odyssey Logistics demonstrate why Charlotte is one of the top cities in the nation for corporate headquarters relocations and why our residents should be optimistic about our city’s bright future,” Lyles said.
Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, echoed this sentiment, noting the broader economic impact.ย
“Odyssey Logisticsโ decision to relocate here speaks volumes about the strength of our county as a hub for business, innovation, and talent,” Jerrell said. “This expansion is not just about a new headquarters. Itโs about new opportunities for our residents, new investments in our economy, and new momentum for our growing workforce.”
Odyssey Logistics, owned by private equity firm The Jordan Group, employs over 2,000 people across 82 locations worldwide. The company’s managed services division is located less than a mile from the new headquarters, bringing the total number of employees in Charlotte to 155.ย
The average salary for positions at the new headquarters is $111,000.
The relocation project was a collaborative effort involving the city, Mecklenburg County, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.ย
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