SAVANNAH, Ga., February 10, 2026 – Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1, 2026, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027.
Price is a proven operations executive with exceptional credentials and currently serves as President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah and has over 30 years’ experience in multiple leadership roles, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Virginia International Terminals, prior to Gateway Terminals.
“Georgia’s ports have been an instrumental driver of economic growth statewide, with Griff Lynch providing the leadership and vision to reach new heights in recent years,” said Governor Kemp. “As the Georgia Ports Authority makes these long-term preparations for a smooth transition late next year, we know Kevin will carry on that approach to delivering for all hardworking Georgians.”
“Georgia Ports’ long-term approach with its employees, customers, business partners and infrastructure investments are competitive differentiators. I look forward to working closely with Griff, the Board of Directors and the rest of the Georgia Ports employees to keep building their future momentum and winning trajectory,” said Kevin Price.
“I am very excited to have Kevin joining our team. This is a big win for the Georgia Ports and only makes us stronger. He is a proven industry executive whose extensive terminal operations expertise, in-depth knowledge and strong working relationships in Savannah and beyond make him a natural choice for the role. Kevin and I will ensure a seamless transition over the next 18 months,” said Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO.
“Georgia Ports is growing with a bright future. Kevin’s leadership style and hands-on knowledge of our port operations and business model has impressed us through the years. We’re confident he will ensure we are the most competitive and successful port in the nation for our customers. He has the capabilities, business partnerships and decision-making skills that are necessary to ensure our ports and inland terminals remain the best in the business, are customer friendly and easy to work with,” added Alec Poitevint, Chairman of Georgia Ports Authority.
ABOUT GEORGIA PORTS
Georgia’s Ports in Savannah and Brunswick are strategic gateways, creating the most competitive supply chains in the nation with their level of operations, connectivity and supply chain ecosystem. These attributes combined with Georgia’s ranking as the top state to do business for 12 consecutive years create a unique business model for growth. The Port of Savannah is one of the best-connected ports in the U.S. to world markets with 39 ship calls a week, 42 doublestack trains per week and 14,000 truck gate moves daily. The Port of Brunswick is the top U.S. RoRo port for automotive and machinery logistics with over $262 million in recent upgrades and a new $100 million fourth berth being built. GPA has a self-financed $4.5 billion investment plan for the next ten years which will see five new big ship berths added in Savannah and a fourth berth in Brunswick to meet future growth. In the past decade, GPA has invested $3.2 billion in infrastructure improvements. For further information, visit gaports.com or contact Tom Boyd, Chief Communications Officer at [email protected] 912-964-3884.
Kevin Price is a proven operations executive who currently serves as President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah.