New director/CEO for Mobile port

MOBILE, Ala. – The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) board of directors has named John C. Driscoll to be the new director/CEO for the Port Authority effective June 1. Driscoll most recently served as Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland, Calif., with operational and marketing responsibility at one of the nation’s top 10 container ports. Prior to working in Oakland, Driscoll was VP of export sales for CMA CGM (America) LLC, a leading global container shipping group. He also gained international maritime experience while working with Sea-Land Service, Maersk Line and CMA CGM. He successfully developed business operations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. "I've seen the caliber of people who work here and the contributions the Port of Mobile makes to Alabama, the local community, and global trade. … (and) we will work together to continue the progress made under Executive Director Lyons,” Driscoll said. James K. Lyons, director/CEO of ASPA, will assist Driscoll in the transition, and serve as director emeritus, until his retirement at the end of 2020. (Source: Alabama State Port Authority 04/06/20)