The Board of Port Commissioners of the Port of San Diego has announced that Randa Coniglio will be the acting president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Californian port.
The decision was made during a closed session on 14 July 2023.
Randa Coniglio was the first woman CEO/president of the Port of San Diego through 2021. She joined the Port in 2000 as a senior real estate asset manager. She then held multiple titles including, area real estate manager, director of Real Estate, assistant vice president of operations, vice president of operations, and executive vice president. Finally, she was promoted to president and CEO in 2015.
Coniglio holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego.
“With careful consideration, Randa Coniglio has been selected for this important role with the utmost confidence in her abilities and leadership qualities. As Acting President and CEO, she will provide continuity of operations and ensure stability for our organization, constituents and businesses during this period,” said Danielle Moore, acting chair of Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.