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Executive I nterview

Brandy D. Christian

President & CEO,

Port of New Orleans

While serving as chief operating offcer, I rec- ognized that Port NOLA’s success could be multiplied and its economic impact substantially increased with targeted invest- ments and operational improve- ments, so I initiated the develop- ment of a strategic master plan. randy D. Christian serves as the President and CEO ment, Christian was the driving force behind streamlining the of the Port of New Orleans, a public agency that man- public agency’s operational processes, reducing costs, secur-

B ages more than $60 million in revenues, nearly 300 em- ing major accounts, and negotiating leases for the cruise and ployees and $200 million in capital projects. Christian is one of cargo business lines.

11 female port directors in North America and the frst female Before joining the Port of San Diego, Christian worked for

CEO in the Port of New Orleans’ 120-year history. She brings KPMG Consulting as a quality management consultant in a global perspective and experience building high performance their public sector practice. She earned a bachelor’s degree in teams in complex organizations to the role, and emphasizes political science from the University of Arizona and a master’s strategic focus, collaborative partnerships and bold action. degree in public administration from the University of South-

Prior to joining Port NOLA, she served 14 years with the ern California. Christian is a Certifed Port Executive, Certi-

Port of San Diego, California’s fourth-largest cargo port and fed Six Sigma Green Belt, Board of Examiners - Malcolm one of the State’s largest public land developers with a portfo- Baldrige, and the recipient of the Examiner of the Year by the lio encompassing maritime, industry, hospitality and tourism. California Award for Performance Excellence.

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