July 2, 2021 — The New Bedford Port Authority has hired its new port director, five months after the former director left his role for the private sector.
Justin Poulsen, who currently serves as vice president and executive director of PortNYC for the New York City Economic Development Corporation, will start his new role on July 30.
He was selected by the port authority’s commission, which Mayor Jon Mitchell chairs, from a pool of more than 75 applicants, according to the city. He is replacing former Port Director Ed Anthes-Washburn.
“I am thrilled to join the New Bedford Port Authority as its next Executive Director, leading an outstanding organization with a very distinguished history and extremely bright prospects for the future,” Poulsen said in a statement. “I want to thank the Commissioners for their trust, and I am excited to get to work with the dedicated team to ensure the Port continues to attract business from across the globe by offering world-class services and infrastructure.”