Veteran port executive officially assumes leadership role as Georgia Ports Authority prepares for executive transition next year.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (July 9, 2026) — The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has officially welcomed Kevin Price as its new President, effective July 1, 2026, marking the beginning of a planned leadership transition that will see him become President and Chief Executive Officer on August 1, 2027.
Price succeeds into the role following his appointment by the GPA Board in February and will work alongside current CEO Griff Lynch during a year-long transition before Lynch retires after a distinguished 38-year maritime career, including 15 years leading Georgia Ports.
Leadership Transition Designed for Continued Growth
Georgia Ports officials say the carefully planned transition will ensure continuity as GPA continues investing in capacity, infrastructure and supply chain performance to support growing cargo volumes across the Southeast.
“I’m excited for our employees and all our stakeholders because Kevin is the perfect candidate to take GPA and our Team to the next level,” said CEO Griff Lynch.
Price said he looks forward to building upon the organization’s recent momentum.
“I look forward to building on GPA’s incredible momentum and working closely with the GPA Team, customers and business partners to keep raising the bar on our performance,” Price said.
Industry Veteran Brings More Than Three Decades of Experience
Price joins Georgia Ports with more than 30 years of terminal operations and maritime leadership experience.
His background includes:
- Serving as President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah since 2021.
- Previous role as Chief Operating Officer of Virginia International Terminals.
- Multiple executive leadership positions throughout the port terminal industry.
- Service on numerous maritime industry boards and committees.
- Graduate of The Executive Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
Board Expresses Confidence in Future Leadership
Georgia Ports Authority Board Chairman Alec Poitevint said Price’s experience and collaborative leadership style position him well to lead the organization through its next phase of expansion.
“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,” Poitevint said. “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.”
Georgia Ports Continues Historic Expansion
The leadership transition comes as Georgia Ports continues one of the nation’s largest port infrastructure investment programs.
By the Numbers
- Nearly $5 billion planned for infrastructure investments over the next decade.
- Five new big-ship container berths planned at the Port of Savannah—the most of any U.S. container port.
- Fourth RoRo berth planned for the Port of Brunswick.
- $4.13 billion in infrastructure improvements approved over the past decade.
- 40 vessel calls each week at the Port of Savannah.
- 42 double-stack trains operating weekly.
- Approximately 14,000 truck gate moves each day.
- The Port of Brunswick remains the nation’s leading RoRo port for automobile volumes.
Strengthening Georgia’s Supply Chain Leadership
Georgia Ports continues to serve as a critical logistics gateway for manufacturers, retailers and global supply chains, supported by ongoing investments in terminal capacity, multimodal connectivity and operational efficiency. The authority also remains committed to community investment through workforce housing initiatives and other regional development programs that support long-term economic growth throughout coastal Georgia.
About Georgia Ports Authority
The Georgia Ports Authority operates the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, providing world-class maritime infrastructure and logistics connectivity for global trade. Through continued investment in terminals, transportation networks and supply chain innovation, Georgia Ports supports economic development throughout Georgia, the Southeast and international markets.
