CGCC cordially invites members and friends to attend World Trade Week NYC’s Kick-Off Event and Keynote Address on Thursday, May 5th.
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About World Trade Week NYC and the Event:
World Trade Week NYC is an active network of more than 70 organizations in the New York metro region working together to underscore the importance of international trade, logistics and port operations to the region’s economy and to use their collective expertise to help the region’s businesses grow through international trade. World Trade Week NYC is hosted by the New York District Export Council.
About the keynote speaker:
The keynote speaker this year will be Bethann Rooney, Port Deputy Director, The Port Authority of NY/NJ. She will discuss Port Infrastructure to Support World Trade and Global Supply Chains.
Bethann Rooney is the Deputy Director of the Port Department of The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. She runs the day-to-day administrative and operations functions of the Port, including facility management, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, port efficiency, business development, finance, and human resources. She is the architect and coordinator of the Port’s Council on Port Performance, the first forum of its kind in the nation that enables port constituents to come together to identify challenges to port efficiency and reliability and develop solutions. Prior to this, Ms. Rooney was the General Manager, Port Security for the Port Authority for 13 years. Having assumed this post immediately after the 9/11 tragedy, she is recognized as a world leader in maritime security and emergency management issues. A 28-year veteran in the maritime industry, she is a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College with a master’s degree in International Transportation and a bachelor’s in Marine Transportation with qualifications as a Third Mate.
CGCC is proud partner organization of 2022 World Trade Week NYC. To learn more about World Trade Week NYC and additional upcoming events visit: https://www.worldtradeweeknyc.org/world-trade-week-events.html