Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed Gene Seroka, a top executive at American President Lines, as executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, according to a city statement.
Seroka, who has been with APL since 1988, has more than 21 years of experience in container shipping and logistics, according to a bio on Bloomberg Businessweek.
Garcetti’s nomination of Seroka will likely be approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and confirmed by the City Council in June.