Jones Walker LLP announced today that Grady Hurley, a partner and co-leader of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team, has been elected president of the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA) during the organization’s general meeting held in New York City on May 3, 2024. Grady is the fourth president elected from New Orleans during the MLA’s 125-year history…. Read More
Anne Alarotu (M.A.) has taken on the role of Head of External Communications at Wärtsilä in April. In her new role, she will lead the corporate external communications reporting to Saara Tahvanainen, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications. Alarotu joined Wärtsilä from Terveystalo, the leading Finnish private healthcare provider, where she was leading external and… Read More
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the appointment of Sean Kelly as its new Group IT Director. Kelly will take forward ABP’s sector leading programme of investment in digital strategy for port operations optimisation, customer service, and cyber security. Sean has extensive experience leading IT teams in different businesses including Microsoft, BT, EY, RBS. He was most… Read More
Today the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that it has named Amanda Coates as its Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Coates will lead the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations, further strengthening its position as a market leader. Her appointment reflects Port NOLA’s commitment to not only attracting top talent… Read More
Introducing Lea Adams, appointed Director of the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) on April 1, whose career trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to growth and leadership. As a senior hydraulic engineer at the Sacramento District, Ms. Adams recognized a need for new challenges and embraced opportunities in management. Transitioning into leadership roles, including Chief of the Water Resource… Read More