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Seroka, Gene — Port of Los Angeles
Executive Director
Port of Los Angeles
THE LATEST: The past year has brought two consecutive challenges for Seroka. First was the trade war with China, which resulted in 25% fewer ship calls and a 19.1% volume decrease at the Port of Los Angeles in October from the same month the previous year. Then came the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to a 30.9% decrease in cargo activity at the port. In a bid to efficiently marshal resources in the fight against the coronavirus, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti tapped Seroka to head the city's logistical operations and supply chains.
BACKGROUND: As executive director, Seroka interacts with industry partners, elected and appointed officials at all levels, port customers across the globe, business leaders, and residents. A respected global trade expert, Seroka has advocated for rules-based trade agreements that benefit American exporters and manufacturers. He is responsible for managing a budget of more than $1.6 billion. Seroka began his career at American President Lines in the company's Cincinnati office after earning an MBA and a BS in marketing from the University of New Orleans.
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