The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Chris Gilmore as chief engineering officer, effective immediately.
Gilmore previously held the role of vice president of engineering and program management at the port, playing a key role in advancing major infrastructure initiatives. He also served as the project leader for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). He joined Port NOLA in 2021 after serving 26 years with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
In his new role, Gilmore will oversee Port NOLA’s engineering, facilities, maintenance and environmental teams. Beth Branch, president and ceo of Port NOLA and ceo of New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB), said: “He brings deep expertise, institutional knowledge, and unwavering dedication to guide our infrastructure strategy, most notably the transformative Louisiana International Terminal project that will strengthen Louisiana’s role as a global gateway.”
Last month, HLPFI reported that Port NOLA had progressed with a statewide port strategy plan.
