Odyssey Logistics Celebrates Opening of New Charlotte Headquarters

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 5, 2025--

Odyssey Logistics, a global leader in multimodal logistics, today celebrated the opening of its newly relocated global headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. The strategic move comes as part of Odyssey’s accelerated growth trajectory, positioning the company at the heart of a major supply chain gateway in a region with a robust and skilled talent pool.

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The company hosted a ribbon-cutting event with employees and members of its leadership team, along with customers and guests including City of Charlotte Council Member Tiawana Brown, Mecklenburg County Commissioner-at-Large Leigh Altman, State of North Carolina Economic Development Representative Melanie Underwood and partners who helped facilitate the relocation from Danbury, Conn., to the Whitehall Technology Park.

“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 CEO 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.”

Served by four major interstates, more than 800 miles of rail and the world’s sixth busiest international airport, Charlotte is playing an increasing role in global trade and transportation, positioning Odyssey strongly as the company invests in sustained, strategic expansion.

“With improved workspaces, open collaboration areas and a modern atmosphere, our new headquarters in Charlotte will equip Odyssey with a world-class facility where our team members as well as our customers can work together and drive logistics forward,” Moller said.

Eighty employees — including professionals in information technology, sales and commercial support, finance and human resources — moved into the new space as part of the relocation.

Notably, Odyssey’s headquarters relocation represents the latest development in the company’s “One Odyssey” evolution, first announced in 2023 to unify the organization’s solutions and strategy. The initiative integrates Odyssey’s range of offerings and enables customers to access the company’s complete solutions portfolio with transparency.

Odyssey’s headquarters relocation expands the company’s existing presence in Charlotte, which is also home to its Managed Services division’s main office.

About Odyssey Logistics

Our portfolio of multimodal logistics services includes intermodal, rail, ground transportation, warehousing, LTL and LCL consolidation, managed services, and consulting. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies and deep international expertise. Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds. Our Cloverleaf® program turns our deep commitment to sustainability into a growth engine for all stakeholders, including customers, carrier partners, consumers, investors, and colleagues. Odyssey prioritizes community giving through its Project Outreach program and supports numerous charitable organizations. For more information visit www.odysseylogistics.com.

Members of Odyssey’s Executive Team celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new global headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, March 5. Pictured attendees include, from left to right, Lisa Yankie, Chief Human Resources Officer; Tiawana Brown, Charlotte City Council Member; Hans Stig Moller, CEO; Leigh Altman, Mecklenburg County Commissioner; Maneet Singh, Chief Information Officer; Michael Pozzi, Chief Financial Officer; and Michael Ziomek, Chief Operating Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)

PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 15, 2026--

Ionic Mineral Technologies ("Ionic MT"), a pioneer in developing one of the world’s most comprehensive hubs for rare earths and critical minerals, today announced the appointment of Shane Porzio as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 5, 2026. Mr. Porzio will lead the Company's operational scale-up from pilot to full commercial production of its nano-silicon, high-purity alumina, and rare earth elements derived from its proprietary Utah-based halloysite clay resources.

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Mr. Porzio brings over two decades of executive leadership in global chemical and advanced materials companies, with a distinguished tenure at BASF where he served as Vice President and Global Business Head for Kaolin Minerals. In this role, he managed a global P&L across five plants and three mines, tripling EBITDA by refocusing investments into high-growth segments and securing major capital programs. His direct experience in the mining, processing, and commercial application of kaolin clay—a mineralogically similar aluminosilicate to Ionic MT's halloysite—provides a foundational understanding critical to accelerating the Company's proprietary extraction and refinement processes.

Andre Zeitoun, Founder and CEO of Ionic MT, stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Shane to the COO role in this pivotal moment for Ionic MT. His vast experience is a direct match for our mission: he has scaled mineral processing operations and commercialized disruptive materials on a global stage. His specific background in kaolin clay at BASF is invaluable, as he understands the geology, mineralogy, and processing pathways that are directly applicable to unlocking our halloysite deposits."

At Ionic MT, Mr. Porzio will be responsible for all operational facets of scaling the Company's three core product lines: rare earths, alumina, and nano-silicon. His mandate includes leading the scale-up of commercial production in Provo, establishing rigorous EH&S and quality management systems for the automotive battery sector, and driving vertical integration from feedstock to finished battery-grade material. His proven experience in post-merger integration (PMI) and capital project execution will also be key as the Company pursues strategic growth initiatives.

"I am thrilled to join Ionic MT at this inflection point," said Shane Porzio. "The Company's technology represents a genuine leap forward in sustainable critical minerals production. My experience in taking complex mineral systems from the lab to global markets, particularly with layered aluminosilicates, at multi-million-ton scale aligns perfectly with the challenge ahead. I look forward to working with Andre and the talented team to build a reliable, scalable, and cost-competitive supply chain that strengthens American energy independence."

Mr. Porzio's career includes transformational leadership roles as President & CEO of Profile Products, where he launched and scaled a new global business unit to millions in revenue within 12 months, and as Global Senior Vice President at Vantage Specialty Chemicals. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron, an MBA from Wake Forest University and a B.S. in Anthropology and Chemistry from Beloit College.

About Ionic Mineral Technologies

Ionic Mineral Technologies is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated producer of advanced critical materials essential to energy storage, national defense, and clean manufacturing. Backed by permitted domestic mineral resources and proprietary processing technologies, the company is scaling production of 16 rare earth and critical minerals, Ionisil™ nano-silicon, and IonAl™ high-purity alumina—three of the most strategically important components for next-generation battery and defense technologies. Ionic MT’s asset-backed, multi-product platform offers a secure and scalable alternative to geopolitically vulnerable global supply chains. Learn more at https://ionicmt.com/.

Shane Porzio, Chief Operating Officer at Ionic Mineral Technologies