Port appoints VP of operations

TAMPA — Port Tampa Bay has hired Brian Giuliani as vice president of operations, effective July 15. He replaces Sal Kass, who resigned in April.

According to a press release, Giuliani comes to Port Tampa Bay from Del Monte Fresh Produce in Miami, where he served as director of North American ports. In that role, he oversaw five port and distribution facilities, handling cargo valued at $2.5 billion.

"We spent a great deal of time and energy finding the perfect match for this integral position at Port Tampa Bay,” states Paul Anderson, president and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, in the release. “With all our diversified products and services rapidly expanding, we are extremely delighted to welcome Brian to Port Tampa Bay. He is the right person to run our day-to-day operations and is extremely intuitive with the inner workings and strategic planning necessary to deliver on all the new relationships we have successfully secured.”

At Port Tampa Bay, the release states, Giuliani will facilitate cargo and cruise operations throughout the port area, as well as port access by water, land or rail. He also will be responsible for ensuring public terminal facilities are operated efficiently, professionally and in accordance with regulations.