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INSIGHTS

Kristen

DeMarco

All images: JAXPORT risten DeMarco is JAXPORT’s Chief Commercial Of- sion’s ocean product sales efforts during a time of double-digit fcer. She is responsible for leading JAXPORT’s inter- revenue growth. She has also served in business development

Knational cargo sales and marketing initiatives as well roles of increasing responsibility for shipping lines owned by as tracking trends and issues related to maximizing the port’s A.P. Moller – Maersk. DeMarco holds a Bachelor of Science business potential. DeMarco has nearly two decades of busi- degree in Business Administration from Kennesaw State Uni- ness development experience in the logistics industry, with a versity. This month, we caught up to her in Jacksonville, Flor- track record of successfully negotiating multi-million dollar ida to fnd out what’s happening in one of the nation’s fastest deals and building relationships with decision-makers from growing ports. It turns out there’s plenty to talk about.

some of the world’s largest companies. Prior to joining JAX-

PORT, she served as Vice President of Ocean Business Devel- You joined JAXPORT in July 2018 as Chief Commercial opment – North America for CEVA Logistics, leading the divi- Offcer. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you’ve ac- 10 Maritime Logistics Professional January/February 2019 | |