The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously appointed Dr Noel Hacegaba as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, effective 1 January 2026.
Hacegaba, a longtime Port Executive currently serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeds departing CEO Mario Cordero amid an era of significant growth at the seaport.
In his role as COO, Hacegaba oversees daily operations including commercial services, engineering, finance and administration, planning and environmental affairs, and strategic advocacy.
Over the last 15 years, Hacegaba has negotiated some of the most high-profile transactions at the port, including the multibillion-dollar sales of Long Beach Container Terminal and Total Terminals International.
During the pandemic, Hacegaba directed the Business Recovery Task Force and coordinated with industry, labour and government partners to keep cargo moving.
Lessons learned during the pandemic prompted Hacegaba to spearhead development of the port’s Supply Chain Information Highway, a digital platform designed to improve cargo visibility and data sharing across the national freight network.
Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna, said: “Noel brings a depth of expertise and leadership to drive the Port’s continued growth and maintain its position as the nation’s premier gateway for trans-Pacific trade.
“His strategic vision and proficiency to get things done will be invaluable as we continue to build sustainably and expand our global competitiveness.”
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Hacegaba stated: “I am grateful for the trust and confidence of Mayor Rex Richardson and our Harbor Commission and excited to work with them and our stellar staff to move our port forward as we strengthen our value proposition, accelerate our economic engine and continue our quest to zero-emissions operations.
“We have a unique opportunity to clarify our vision, simplify our mission and amplify our impact throughout surrounding communities and across the global supply chain.”
Earlier this October, the Port of Long Beach named Monique Lebrun as Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau, a position that also carries the title of Chief Harbor Engineer.
For more information:
Port of Long Beach – https://polb.com/
