The Port of Seattle Commission has launched a public process to find a new Executive Director to lead the organization .
The Commissioners are seeking input from the public, customers and employees about the qualities and experience desired in a new leader. An electronic survey is available to provide feedback until June 23. The Port Commission has retained a local executive search firm to conduct a regional search and anticipates hiring a new leader this fall.
“The Port of Seattle is one of our region’s greatest public assets, and we want our next executive leader to have a strong public service ethic. We encourage the public to be a part of this process from the very beginning” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Courtney Gregoire, who joins Commissioner Fred Felleman as co-chair of the hiring selection process.
“The Executive Director will lead the Port staff and execute the Commission’s vision that Port assets generate strong financial returns while creating economic opportunities that are socially responsible and broadly shared throughout the region and protecting our environment. Selection of a publicly minded new executive committed to these priorities is essential to the Port’s long-term success in serving the diverse communities of King County,” Gregoire said.