J.Pablo Metz

EU Business Structuring & Cross-Border Advisory | Founder at Latitude 35 | CEO at East Coast Commodities. President BNI Alliance. (Helping international businesses operate efficiently across borders)

Limassol, Cyprus

About

Entrepreneur and operator with 30+ years of experience building and scaling international businesses across Europe and North America. I work with business owners and investors who operate across borders and need clear, compliant EU structures to expand internationally, simplify operations, and protect long-term value. Through Latitude 35, I help design and implement substance-based EU business structures, always starting from the real activity of the business — not templates or one-size-fits-all solutions. Alongside this advisory work, I remain actively involved in international trade and logistics through East Coast Commodities, which keeps my approach practical, commercial, and execution-focused.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Latitude 35 Ltd
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Founder & CEO of Latitude 35, a Cyprus-based firm helping international business owners design and implement compliant, substance-based EU structures for cross-border operations and long-term growth. I work with international business owners and investors who operate across borders and need clear, compliant, substance-based structures to grow and protect their activities within the European Union. Engagements typically involve company structuring, governance, and long-term operational setup rather than short-term tax optimization.

  • President at East Coast Commodities
    Jul 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

    President of East Coast Commodities, an international logistics and trading platform supporting cross-border supply chains across North America, Europe, and global markets.

  • President at BNI Alliance International Networking Group in Spain
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Chapter President - BNI Alliance Spain. Leadership role within an international business referral organization focused on trust-based referrals among business owners and professionals.

  • Senior VP at Metz Logistix Canada
    Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Senior VP - Metz Logistix Canada Executive role overseeing logistics operations and cross-border expansion across North America.

  • General Manager at MCL Shipping Ltd.
    Apr 2004 - Dec 2011 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    General Manager - MCL Shipping Ltd. Led regional feeder shipping operations across the Mediterranean and EU, managing cross-border logistics, regulatory environments, and operational scale.