These companies are contributing to record job announcements in Charlotte

Both Maersk and Scout Motors recently announced plans to move their headquarters to the Queen City, adding 1,700+ jobs to the local market.

A brown and windowed building with a lush green lawn and four flags waving in the air.

Maersk plans to hire 1,300 people in Charlotte by 2030.

Photo via Mecklenburg County

Job announcements in the Queen City are at a record pace, according to Mecklenburg County — and two new announcements just joined the lineup.

Global shipping giant Maersk announced it is bringing its headquarters to South Charlotte, creating 520 jobs and investing $16 million into the city by 2027.

The Denmark-based company has operated in Ayrsley since 2006, but it will now designate that campus as its North American headquarters, with plans to grow its local workforce to 1,300+ employees. The expansion includes roles in finance, tech, and HR, with average salaries over $100,000.

A newly constructed office building with a corner patio and glass-lined walls.

BB+M Architecture designed the building Scout Motors will use as HQ.

Photo via BB+M Architecture + Yueon Song

As Charlotte continues to attract major employers, Scout Motors, the Volkswagen-backed EV brand, recently revealed plans to bring its global headquarters to Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood, investing $200+ million and adding 1,200 jobs by 2030.

Over the past 12 months, Scout Motors, Pacific Life Insurance Co., and SoFi Technologies have been on track to create ~4,100 new jobs and invest $438 million in the city.

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