Business and Finance

PORT NOLA NAMES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Brandy D. Christian has been named the new chief operating officer of the Port of New Orleans by president and CEO Gary LaGrange succeeding Patrick J. Gallwey who will retire March 1 after 34 years with the Port. Christian comes to the Port after 14 years with the Port of San Diego serving for the past five years as vice president strategy and business development.

During her tenure with California’s fourth largest cargo port Christian was the driving force behind securing major accounts for the cruise and cargo business lines at the Port. She was also instrumental in significantly improving operational processes and reducing costs for the public agency.