Port of Seattle Commissioners voted today to formally appoint their selection for the agency's new Chief Executive Officer - Ted J. Fick. Fick's selection was announced in August.
"I am honored to be chosen to lead an organization that is a vital economic engine for not just the Puget Sound region but for all of Washington," Fick said. "I am ready to dig in to the complex competitive challenges facing the port - and to working with such a skilled team of commissioners, executives and staff. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together."
Commissioners noted their confidence in Fick's skills and their excitement at seeing how his expertise in successfully guiding organizations through changing competitive environments will bring new ideas and energy to the Port of Seattle.
"Throughout the interview process, Ted expressed his passion for leading teams and developing talent at all levels of an organization," said Commission Co-President Stephanie Bowman. "We have a strong, talented team at the port, people who are experts in their field and who have dedicated their careers to building the Port of Seattle. I appreciate Ted's commitment to working with and growing a strong, high-functioning team of professionals."
"Ted understands and appreciates the challenges facing the port," said Commission Co-President Courtney Gregoire. "He also immediately demonstrated to us where he saw opportunities within those challenges, opportunities for making the port stronger and more competitive, and for generating new jobs and growth for our region. I am excited for the staff and community to get to know him and to experience his passion for our port and our region."
Fick will officially begin as CEO on September 29, 2014.
