Gaillard will report to Paul McClintock, Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and will lead ocean carrier sales efforts for South Carolina's public port system.
'Sarah's extensive knowledge and experience in our industry as well as her reputation in the shipping business is a tremendous addition to the South Carolina State Ports Authority,' said Jim Newsome, President & CEO of the SCSPA. 'We are pleased to welcome Sarah back to South Carolina.'
A native of Charleston, Gaillard has more than 33 years of experience in the shipping industry. Most recently, she was Director of Container Logistics at the North Carolina State Ports Authority, where she spent 19 years in various sales and management positions. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Sales for the Charleston-based Palmetto Shipping and Stevedoring Company, where she developed an extensive background in container operations. Gaillard attended the College of Charleston.
'The Port of Charleston has an unrivaled reputation of efficient, productive operations and the deepest water in the Southeast,' said Gaillard. 'I am looking forward to expanding business opportunities and growing trade across South Carolina's docks.'
