Ports America appoints new president
Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator and stevedore in North America, has announced the appointment of Peter Levesque as president. Levesque will join Ports America in February 2020 and will report to Mark Montgomery, who will continue in the role of CEO.
Since 2016, Levesque has worked for Modern Terminals Limited in Hong Kong, as group managing director and CEO. He brings more than 30 years of maritime industry experience. During his nine-year tenure with Modern Terminals, Levesque led the company through a successful public private partnership in Hong Kong.
His extensive industry experience and proven commercial and operational results will serve Ports America well. “Having chosen Levesque to join Mark Montgomery, Rick Surett and Jim Pelliccio as a core part of the management team is central to the strategic growth plan for Ports America,” added Dave Starling, the chairman of the company board. (mw)