Port People: Boston, Georgia, Metro Vancouver
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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board has approved the promotion of Lisa Wieland to port director.
Ms. Wieland has served as acting port director since March 2015 and before that as chief administrator of Massport’s maritime division. As port director, she oversees planning, development, marketing, operation, security, financial management, administration and maintenance of all of Massport’s non-aviation properties.
Before joining the maritime team, she served in several roles at Massport, including the director of HR strategy & employment and the director of corporate planning and analysis. She has been with Massport since 2006.
Earlier, she worked as a consultant for Bain & Company serving health care and consumer products clients and for CNN in various news and political assignments. Her degrees include a B.A. in political science from UCLA and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
"With a number of key projects happening around the Port of Boston, Lisa’s organization and determined leadership have played a major role in making the cruise and cargo operations successful, as well as other Maritime properties," said Massport CEO Tom Glynn. "Lisa has been adept in cultivating these values during her time at Massport, and I know that she will continue her excellent work in Maritime as she steps into this more permanent position."
Georgia: Curtis Foltz to Step Down, Griff Lynch to Succeed Him as Ports Authority CEO
Curtis J. Foltz
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"Curtis Foltz has led the GPA to achieve great things over the past six years as executive director, and the six years prior as chief operating officer," said GPA Board Chairman Jim Walters. "In addition to record cargo growth, GPA, under Curtis' leadership, modernized its terminals and developed operational practices that increased efficiency, improved safety and focused on environmental stewardship. The board is grateful for the many contributions he made to the Authority during his distinguished career as executive director and as chief operating officer."
Mr. Foltz has agreed to provide consulting services to the GPA for one year after his departure.
The board also unanimously accepted the nominating committee's recommendation to appoint the current chief operating officer, Griff Lynch, to succeed Mr. Foltz. "Griff's extensive operational and port management skills make him the perfect candidate to replace Curtis and continue the success the authority has achieved," said Nominating Committee Chairman Jimmy Allgood.
Mr. Foltz seconded those sentiments, saying, "There is simply no better team anywhere in the maritime community than here at the GPA. Griff is the right choice to lead this great organization to new heights."
Griff Lynch
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Metro Vancouver: Eugene Kwan re-elected Port Authority Vice Chair
The board of directors of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has re-elected Eugene Kwan as vice chair for a two-year term starting March 25, 2016. Mr. Kwan was originally appointed to the board in 2010 by the federal minister of transport at the recommendation of the port user group nominating committee and was re-appointed in October 2013. Mr. Kwan serves on the board’s audit and governance committees.
Eugene Kwan is president and chief executive officer of Agincourt Capital Corporation, a privately held investment company. He is also the proprietor of Chaberton Estate Winery. Earlier, he was a partner with Stikeman Elliott LLP and managing director of the firm’s Hong Kong office prior to becoming a senior executive with the Hutchison Whampoa Group. Mr. Kwan holds a law degree from the University of British Columbia.
The port authority board consists of 11 members, seven of whom are appointed by the federal government on the recommendation of the port user group nominating committee. The others include one appointee of the province of British Columbia, one jointly representing the Prairie Provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and one representing the 16 municipalities within Port Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction. Members serve terms of three years and are eligible for re-appointment to a maximum of two additional terms. Craig Nesser is the chair.
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