CMA CGM North America appoints Natasha Griffin as CEO
The CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Natasha Griffin as Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM North America. Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Ms. Griffin will lead CMA CGM’s operations and strategic development across North America, overseeing the Group’s shipping, logistics, intermodal, and supply ...
The CMA CGM Group, a prominent global leader in shipping, logistics, and supply chain solutions, has unveiled the appointment of Natasha Griffin as CEO of CMA CGM North America. Griffin will be based in Norfolk, Virginia, and is set to oversee the company's operations and strategic development across North America. Her role will encompass managing the Group's shipping, logistics, intermodal, and supply chain activities, as well as driving the Group's strategy in North America, a crucial growth market.
Griffin will be tasked with bolstering customer partnerships, accelerating business development, and supporting ongoing investment in the maritime transportation and logistics infrastructure of America. In a statement, Griffin expressed her enthusiasm for leading CMA CGM North America at this pivotal juncture. "North America is a strategic market for CMA CGM and a key pillar of our long-term growth strategy," she remarked.
"I am honored to lead our organization and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional service to our customers while supporting the development of America's maritime and logistics capabilities."
CMA CGM operates extensively throughout the United States and Canada, employing over 10,000 individuals. The Group transports approximately 5 million TEUs annually to and from the region. Griffin, with over three decades of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, began her career in customer service before advancing to senior commercial and management positions within the global shipping and logistics sector.
Since joining CMA CGM Group in June 2025 as Managing Director of CMA CGM UK, Griffin has successfully steered the Group's activities in one of its key European markets, enhancing commercial performance, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting the company's growth objectives. Her extensive commercial expertise, operational knowledge, and leadership experience position her perfectly to guide CMA CGM North America as the Group continues to expand its footprint and investments in the United States and Canada.
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