Barbara Melvin, President &CEO of South Carolina State Ports Authority
As the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port, her skilled leadership guided many of the port’s significant achievements, including deepening the Charleston Harbor to 52 feet, making it the East Coast’s deepest harbor.
Barbara has held numerous leadership positions during her 25 years with SC Ports. What began as a career in government relations and external affairs, advanced to port operations and being named the SC Ports’ Chief Operating Officer in 2018, before becoming CEO in 2022. Since taking the helm in 2022, she has been recognized as a 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership, a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity, and was unanimously selected to receive the Outstanding Women in Supply Chain Award from supply chain management students at the University of Tennessee.
Barbara proudly leads the 1,000-person SC Ports team, who work tirelessly on keeping freight moving through the Port of Charleston and South Carolina’s two rail-served inland ports.
Event Details
Join us for an exclusive and insightful Breakfast Briefing at the Hugh Leatherman Terminal. This members-only event offers a unique opportunity to hear from the esteemed Barbara Melvin, SCPA CEO.
Time: 7:30 am networking and the program is 8:15-9:00 am.
Limited to just 60 members, this intimate gathering guarantees an engaging and focused experience. Discover invaluable insights into the future of the maritime industry as Barbara Melvin shares her knowledge and perspective on its trajectory and the ports.
In addition to the presentation, this event provides a networking time for industry leaders. Forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
