TPA appoints new interim port director

Charles Klug, the authority’s current deputy port director of administration and port counsel, will replace Richard Wainio as interim port director and chief executive of Florida’s largest port immediately. Mr Klug has led the port’s legal team since 2004 and will continue to guide the port with his knowledge of the maritime industry and current government issues.

William Brown, chairman, TPA, said: “Charles is a strong leader and has the skills necessary to guide the port authority and its staff, as well as continue to inform the board of important goings on, as we make our way through the process of establishing our new director who will continue the port along its path of positive growth and diversification.”

The process of selecting a new port director and chief executive is well underway. Selection committee members will compile a short list of candidates ready for board members to make the final selection.

The search firm expects the process to be complete and a new director to be in place by the end of 2012.