Seeking Chief Executive Officer
Duties: Appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and serving at the discretion of the Commission, the CEO is responsible for overall operations, financial oversight and management of the Port of Tacoma and for the Port’s short and long-term planning and execution.
The Port of Tacoma’s CEO will:
-- Ensure the long-term financial and competitive stability of the Port through smart investment decisions, long-range strategic planning and effective goal-setting and measures.
-- Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the Port’s vision, mission and goals and execute that strategic direction internally and externally with the Port Leadership Team.
-- Promote a positive image for the Port through communication with the trade and neighborhood communities as well as effectively marketing the Port globally in an effort to attract and retain business.
-- Have an exceptional track record that points to their success in motivating and inspiring people. He or she will empower the Port’s Leadership Team and encourage progressive development of the divisions for which each of the Leaders is responsible.
-- Have a strong commitment to developing successful major capital projects (terminal development, land acquisition, environmental reclamations).
Domestic and international travel will be required.
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Fifteen (15) years management experience in the maritime industry with at least seven (7) at the senior executive level preferred.
Must have in-depth experience in the international trade arena in a complex, fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce.
The Port of Tacoma’s next CEO will bring:
-- Demonstrated negotiation skills, political acuity, excellent client/customer relations skills and exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.
-- Significant experience leading a successful commercial enterprise with public accountabilities.
-- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a Board of Directors, elected and appointed leaders of other ports, federal and state officials, leaders of regulatory agencies and citizen groups.
-- Demonstrated ability to achieve public policy outcomes consistent with the Port’s mission.
Applications: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and list of five professional references to: Susan Shey Dvonch at Shey-Harding Associates. Email: sue@shey-harding.com.
Web: www.shey-harding.com. Tel: (562) 799-8854. Please do not apply directly to The Port of Tacoma.
The initial closing date for this search is May 19, 2010. The Port of Tacoma and Shey-Harding Associates reserve the right to extend without notice the closing date in order to accept additional qualified applicants. In person interviews with finalist candidates will be conducted by the Board of Commissioners in June 2010.
The Port of Tacoma’s CEO will:
-- Ensure the long-term financial and competitive stability of the Port through smart investment decisions, long-range strategic planning and effective goal-setting and measures.
-- Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the Port’s vision, mission and goals and execute that strategic direction internally and externally with the Port Leadership Team.
-- Promote a positive image for the Port through communication with the trade and neighborhood communities as well as effectively marketing the Port globally in an effort to attract and retain business.
-- Have an exceptional track record that points to their success in motivating and inspiring people. He or she will empower the Port’s Leadership Team and encourage progressive development of the divisions for which each of the Leaders is responsible.
-- Have a strong commitment to developing successful major capital projects (terminal development, land acquisition, environmental reclamations).
Domestic and international travel will be required.
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. Fifteen (15) years management experience in the maritime industry with at least seven (7) at the senior executive level preferred.
Must have in-depth experience in the international trade arena in a complex, fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce.
The Port of Tacoma’s next CEO will bring:
-- Demonstrated negotiation skills, political acuity, excellent client/customer relations skills and exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.
-- Significant experience leading a successful commercial enterprise with public accountabilities.
-- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a Board of Directors, elected and appointed leaders of other ports, federal and state officials, leaders of regulatory agencies and citizen groups.
-- Demonstrated ability to achieve public policy outcomes consistent with the Port’s mission.
Applications: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and list of five professional references to: Susan Shey Dvonch at Shey-Harding Associates. Email: sue@shey-harding.com.
Web: www.shey-harding.com. Tel: (562) 799-8854. Please do not apply directly to The Port of Tacoma.
The initial closing date for this search is May 19, 2010. The Port of Tacoma and Shey-Harding Associates reserve the right to extend without notice the closing date in order to accept additional qualified applicants. In person interviews with finalist candidates will be conducted by the Board of Commissioners in June 2010.