Georgia Ports names Price to succeed Lynch as CEO

The Georgia Ports Authority will soon have new leadership, as the organization reports that Kevin Price stepped into the position of president on July 1, and will ascend through GPA’s transition plan to become president and CEO on August 1, 2027. At that point, he will replace Griff Lynch, who is planning to retire after a 38-year maritime career, including 15 years with Georgia Ports Authority. According to the port, Price brings more than 30 years’ operations experience to Georgia Ports. He served as President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah from 2021 until joining GPA, with prior experience as Chief Operating Officer of Virginia International Terminals, along with multiple leadership roles in the port terminal industry. He has served on numerous boards and committees during his career and is a graduate of The Executive Program at Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. “Kevin understands that Georgia Ports has built its success through long-term decisions, investments, and operational excellence that are an economic engine for the Peach State and the Southeast region,” said GPA Board Chairman Alec Poitevint. “The Board is confident Kevin’s collaborative leadership and customer focus will keep Georgia Ports at the forefront of innovation and growth in our industry.”