WASHINGTON: NYK Ports LLC has announced that Brian Johnson will be joining the company as Director of Business Development, effective September 21, 2015. In his new role, Johnson will assist in developing clear strategies to expand core business for NYK Ports, Ceres Terminals Incorporated and Yusen Terminals LLC. He will also develop new opportunities for the companies while contributing to the strategic planning and execution of all activities for sales, marketing and customer relations. He will be based in the Yusen Terminals’ Los Angeles office.
Brian Johnson began his career as Environmental Coordinator for Metropolitan Stevedoring Company in 1998. He left the industry in 2000 to earn an MBA at the University of Chicago. In 2002, Brian served as a Consultant for Deloitte and Touche. He subsequently served as Senior IT Strategist and later as Director of Business Solutions for New Century Financial. In 2007, Brian returned to Metropolitan Stevedoring Company as Director of Strategic Analysis and Contracts and later as Vice President of Business Development.
“As we enter a new chapter in our corporate strategy, Brian will focus on energizing NYK Ports’ resources to expand the Company’s business perspectives and goals. I look forward to having him as a part of our team,” commented Bruce E. Cashon, Senior Vice President, CCO, NYK Ports/Ceres Terminals Incorporated.
