The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced on Dec. 1 that Peter Xotta has been appointed the organization’s next president and CEO.
“I am pleased that the Port of Vancouver—and all Canadians—will benefit from Peter’s leadership as president and CEO of the port authority that oversees Canada’s largest port,” said Cathy McLay, chair of the port authority board. “As an experienced transportation executive with a track record of collaboration and success, Peter will continue to advance Canada’s position as a global trading partner while honouring Indigenous peoples, protecting the environment and supporting local communities.”
Xotta’s appointment is effective as of Monday, Dec. 4. Xotta was the vice president, operations and supply chain for the port authority, “where he was responsible for land and marine operations, health, safety and security, and port and supply chain optimization activities. ”
“It is my honour to lead an incredibly talented and dedicated team at the port authority,” said Xotta with the announcement. “I have had the privilege of being part of our team’s work in growing Canada’s trade, facilitating the safe movement of goods through the port, while protecting the environment, and bringing benefits to neighbouring communities. I look forward to continued collaboration with all levels of government, Indigenous groups, customers, tenants, transportation partners, labour, and communities as we prepare for continued growth in Canadian trade.”
Xotta holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University’s Segal Graduate School of Business and sits on multiple boards including the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and the Freight Management Association of Canada.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is the federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the Port of Vancouver – Canada’s largest port, and the third largest in North America (by tonnes of cargo).
