about me
and my approach
Matthias J. Griesmayr
Managing Owner I Shipping and Logistics Expert, Executive Search and M&A Agent
I am a full-blood freight forwarder and freight logistics enthusiast. After having spent 15 years with globally leading 3PLs, mostly in management roles, I started my advisory and agency business in 2018.
As a dynamic, creative and analytical “problem-solver”, I love racking my brain, developing new visions or holistic solutions to complex and inter-connected problem-scenarios. Together with my support team and my extensive network of top experts in any niche of logistics, I am supporting 3PLs, carriers, as well as shippers, cargo owners or other steak holders in shipping and logistics with advice, expertise, research, project development, management and agency services.
Career milestones
FIRST
P&L OWNERSHIP
Taking over responsibility of an ocean first ocean freight department at K+N.
GLOBAL OCEAN MANAGEMENT
Copiloting the global ocean freight organization of CEVA, consisting of about 3000 FTE moving around 700.000 TEU p.a., as Ass.
Global Head of Ocean Freight.
TURNAROUND
MANAGEMENT
Taking over a country ocean organization of PA, during in the middle of a highly challenging and painful turnaround scenario.
FIRST
CAREER STEPS
Starting my career with K+N in Salzburg, Austria.Learning ocean freight operations from scratch.
BRANCH
MANAGEMENT
Leading the successfull ramp-up of a new branch office of K+N as branch and business development menager.
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR EMEA
Heading up ocean freight business development and sales for CEVA in EMEA, while keeping my core responsibilities as part of the global ocean freight leadership team.
INDEPENDENT
ADVISOR AND AGENT
Starting my own advisory and agency business focused on the global freight and logistics industry, as well as executive search and M&A matching with a broader industry scope.
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my approach
I don’t believe in limitations—only solutions. My approach is defined by a relentless commitment to making things happen, no matter how complex or unconventional the challenge. As long as it's ethical and legal, I will find a way.I don’t just provide advice; I actively support the execution of strategies and offer ongoing assistance when needed. Whether you require guidance through a single critical project or long-term collaboration, I adapt to your needs and become an integral part of your journey to success.I see myself as a partner to my clients. I take the time to deeply understand your goals and challenges, immersing myself in your world. From there, I design strategies that fit seamlessly into your unique context. And I don’t stop at strategy—I’ll help you bring those plans to life and see them through to completion.To tackle even the most “impossible” challenges, I draw on a broad network of businesses and independent experts, bringing in the precise expertise required for each unique situation. This flexible, collaborative approach allows me to deliver creative, practical solutions with precision and determination.For me, challenges are opportunities, and obstacles are just puzzles waiting to be solved. With me, you’re not just getting advice—you’re gaining a partner who will go the extra mile to turn the improbable into the achievable.
Our brand in recruitment
As Partner with Addexpert for the transportation and logistics sector, I represent Addexpert in all my recruitment and executive search activities. Through this partnership, I leverage the extensive resources of Addexpert—including a dedicated recruitment and administration team, advanced databases, and cutting-edge technology—to deliver full-service solutions.