COX MATTHEW J

About COX MATTHEW J

Matthew J. Cox serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Matson, Inc., a U.S.-listed company on the NYSE with operations in ocean transportation, logistics, and terminal services. Company disclosures indicate that he became Chief Executive Officer in 2012 and was appointed Chairman of the Board in April 2017. He has also served on Matson’s board since 2012. Cox’s career at Matson reflects a steady internal progression through major leadership roles. He joined the company in June 2001 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, moved to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2005, and was named President in 2008. That path indicates broad exposure to the company’s financial, operational, and strategic priorities. In his current role, Cox oversees Matson’s full platform, including Matson Navigation Company, Matson Logistics, and Matson Terminals. His leadership has covered core strategic initiatives and the management of the company’s Pacific network, especially markets such as Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and related trade lanes. He has been associated with execution-focused decisions and operational growth, including the start-up of Matson’s China–Long Beach Express service in 2006, which the company highlights as a meaningful development in its transpacific business. More broadly, Cox is viewed as an executive with integrated experience across finance and operations, which has supported Matson’s long-term planning, service reliability, and capital allocation discipline. Prior to becoming CEO, he held senior roles tied to the company’s maritime and transportation businesses, giving him detailed knowledge of fleet operations, terminals, logistics, and customer-facing service delivery. His long tenure and step-by-step advancement within the organization suggest continuity in leadership and a deep understanding of Matson’s business model and competitive position.