Odyssey Logistics Selects Mecklenburg County for Global Headquarters

Odyssey Logistics, a leader in logistics and technology solutions, has relocated its global headquarters to Mecklenburg County, creating more than 80 new jobs in southwest Charlotte.

“Our new home in Charlotte is a mutually beneficial development, both for our organization and for the North Carolina business community, a region that is ideal for Odyssey as we embark on our next chapter of growth,” said Odyssey Chief Executive Officer Hans Stig Moller. “Charlotte connects Odyssey with a strong talent pool, which continues to grow thanks to the city’s quality of life. Our new location also provides updated facilities and convenient proximity to a key international airport and our clients.”

A ribbon cutting for the headquarters, in the Whitehall Corporate Center, was held on Wednesday, March 5. Employees moved into the newly remodeled space on Feb. 10. The headquarters has a staff of 80, which includes 43 employees who were hired in Charlotte in 2024.

Jobs at the 23,000-square-foot headquarters include executive leadership, information technology, human resources, procurement, finance, sales and marketing.

Odyssey Logistics offers multimodal logistics services, including intermodal, rail, ground transportation, warehousing, LTL and LCL consolidation, managed services, and consulting.

“Odyssey Logistics’ decision to relocate here speaks volumes about the strength of our county as a hub for business, innovation and talent,” said Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair Mark Jerrell. “This expansion is not just about a new headquarters. It’s about new opportunities for our residents, new investments in our economy and new momentum for our growing workforce.”

The company’s managed services division, which opened in 2003, is located less than a mile from the new headquarters. The two locations combined have 155 employees, which includes current and open or pending roles. The average salary for Charlotte-based positions at the company is $111,000, above the MSA average.

Odyssey Logistics is owned by The Jordan Group, a private equity firm, and has more than 2,000 employees in 82 locations worldwide.

"We are pleased to welcome our newest headquarters to Charlotte,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. “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."

This project was a collaborative effort between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Charlotte ranks as the nation’s No. 2 best city for headquarters, according to a 2024 Site Selection Magazine survey of CEOs. Companies that have relocated their headquarters to Charlotte in recent years include: TTX, Honeywell, RXO, Albemarle and alpitronic Americas Inc.

In recent years, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have collaborated on economic development projects. With today’s announcement, the City and County have helped bring more than $458 million in capital investment and 1,461 new jobs.