What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port of New Orleans CEO (New Orleans, LA) position at Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC.?
Port of New Orleans CEO (New Orleans, LA)
The ideal candidate for this position will be at least 10 years of broad, senior-level experience, and a proven respected leader. They will be a seasoned professional with extensive experience in or around the maritime industry and who embodies most, if not all, the following qualities :
- Extensive exposure to both the business-side and the operations-side of the maritime industry, including senior-level experience directing operations, planning, engineering, marketing, finance, and / or other activities relevant to a port's successful operation.
- Significant maritime marketing and / or sales experience, and a comprehensive understanding of international markets and competition.
- Established relationships with key people in the maritime community – locally, nationally, and internationally – and the ability to build upon and use those relationships to expand business at the Port.
- A strong reputation for professionalism and trustworthiness in the maritime community.
- Experience in working with maritime labor organizations and fostering cooperation between labor and management.
- Experience in making agreements and negotiating contracts with shippers, carriers, and other transportation providers.
- A thorough understanding of the economic significance of the Port within the New Orleans region and the State of Louisiana.
- Proven experience in project management with a large infrastructure project from planning to completion of a project on time and on budget.
- Strong leadership abilities, including interpersonal, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to recruit and retain a strong staff.
- An aptitude for strategic planning and ability to change direction, if necessary, so the Port can successfully compete in the highly competitive maritime industry.
- An understanding of Louisiana’s political environment and the ability to work with public sector partners at the federal, state, and local levels on a variety of topics.
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