The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved the appointment of two managing directors to the commercial services and strategic advocacy bureaus of the Californian port.
Casey Hehr, head of the Port’s security division, will manage the commercial services bureau, which includes the business development, tenant services, information management, and security divisions.
Eleanor Torres, the Port’s government relations director, will lead the strategic advocacy bureau, which includes the government relations, communications, and community relations divisions.
This reorganisation aims to consolidate the functions related to government advocacy, public communications, and workforce development, all within a strategic framework.
“The goods movement industry is in an era of dynamic change as seaports around the world find more efficient ways to move cargo, more closely engage with communities we serve and reduce operational impacts on the environment,” stated Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach.
He added, “Casey and Eleanor understand the importance of these goals to the Port of Long Beach and the collaboration between internal and external stakeholders that’s needed for us to accomplish our organizational objectives.”
