Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator in North America, has appointed Richard Surett as its new chief financial officer.
Surett has worked at Ports America since 2010, serving as the senior vice president of FP&A and treasury — and carries 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing and financial planning and analysis.
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Ports America President & CEO Mark Montgomery commented: “We are fortunate to have Rick assume his new role for Ports America.
“He is imminently qualified to take on the CFO duties, and his leadership and expertise will contribute toward the company’s goal of expanding the logistics solutions we currently offer our clients.”
Ports America operates in more than 42 ports and 80 locations, handling an estimated 13.4 million TEU annually.
