Army Veteran Paul J. Cozza Named N.C. Ports Executive Director PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 28 March 2014 10:13

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Paul J. Cozza, a U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate, has been named the new Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. The Authority’s Board of Directors confirmed the choice at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, according to a news release from the agency.

 
Cozza is veteran in transportation and logistics. He previously served in several roles for Maersk Line, Limited including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice-President for Finance and Administration, and Vice President for Network Planning. In addition to his experience with Maersk, Cozza has more than a decade of experience with CSX Corporation/Sea-Land Service Inc. He was the Vice President for Terminal Operations and General Manager, Europe, as well as the Tradelane Director, Asia Container Services. 
 
Cozza also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. “Strong leadership is essential to expanding Port business in North Carolina,” said N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata in the announcement. “The Ports play a key role in our efforts to better leverage all the state’s transportation assets to help create jobs and strengthen the economy. Mr. Cozza brings years of business and leadership experience to the CEO position.” “I also want to thank Jeff Miles who has done a tremendous job as the interim executive director,” said Secretary Tata. “He has done fantastic work and we are fortunate that we will continue to benefit from his teamwork and leadership.”
 
Cozza was chosen following an eight-month international search that attracted more than 100 top-tier candidates. Five members of the Board of Directors, including Secretary Tata, interviewed candidates and presented the top choice to the full Board at Thursday’s meeting.
 
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