Kevin Price is now Georgia Ports Authority’s new president

Kevin Price [Photo: GPA]

Georgia Ports Authority reports that Kevin Price officially stepped into his position as its president on July 1, reporting to CEO Griff Lynch.

Price’s appointment as president was announced on February 10. The authority’s transition plan calls for Price to take on the president and CEO role on August 1, 2027, when Lynch will retire after a 38-year maritime career, including fifteen years with Georgia Ports Authority. ”

“I’m excited for our employees and all our stakeholders because Kevin is the perfect candidate to take GPA and our team to the next level,” said Lynch.

“I look forward to building on GPA’s incredible momentum and working closely with the GPA Team, customers and business partners to keep raising the bar on our performance,” said Price,

“Kevin understands that Georgia Ports has built its success through long-term decisions, investments and operational excellence that are an economic engine for the Peach State and the Southeast region,” added GPA Board chairman Alec Poitevint. “The Board is confident Kevin’s collaborative leadership and customer focus will keep Georgia Ports at the forefront of innovation and growth in our industry.”

Price comes to his new role with more than 30 years’ operations experience to Georgia Ports. He served as president of Gateway Terminals in Savannah from 2021 until joining GPA, with prior experience as COO of Virginia International Terminals, along with multiple leadership roles in the port terminal industry. He has served on numerous boards and committees during his career and is a graduate of the Executive Program at Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.