The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has officially begun its planned leadership transition with the appointment of Kevin Price as president, a move that ensures continuity for one of the busiest container gateways on the U.S. East Coast.
Price officially stepped into the role on July 1 after serving since 2022 as chief operating officer of Gateway Terminals of Savannah, the operator of GPA’s port facilities. He succeeds Griff Lynch as president, while Lynch will continue to serve as chief executive officer until his planned retirement in August 2027.
The succession plan was first announced in February, with Price set to assume the CEO position once Lynch concludes his 15-year tenure leading the authority.
In his first remarks as president, Price said he is eager to build on the port’s strong performance and continue working alongside employees, customers and business partners to further improve operations and strengthen GPA’s position in the global supply chain.
Lynch praised the appointment, describing Price as the ideal leader to guide the organization through its next phase of growth. After spending 38 years in the maritime industry, Lynch expressed confidence that the authority will continue to thrive under Price’s leadership.
Price brings more than three decades of experience in the port and maritime sector. Before joining Gateway Terminals of Savannah, he served as chief operating officer of Virginia International Terminals. He also completed the executive education program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and holds an undergraduate degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
