Port People: North Carolina

Maritime industry veteran Gregory Fennell has joined the North Carolina State Ports Authority as chief commercial officer.

His professional credentials include a solid record of accomplishment in container sales and marketing, most recently as vice president sales, Americas, for APM Terminals in Virginia. Earlier, he served the company at chief commercial officer in The Hague and before that as vice president, sales, in Charlotte (NC). He is a graduate of the University of South Florida.

"Greg brings a wealth of experience to North Carolina Ports," said Ports Authority CEO Paul J. Cozza. "His knowledge and industry contacts will serve us well as we look to expand our market reach."