Brian E. Clark has served as Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority since January 1, 2021. Under Clark’s leadership, North Carolina Ports has completed several critical infrastructure improvements including the opening of a new South Gate container complex, the integration of new terminal and gate operating systems, container berth renovations, expansion of the turning basin, air draft improvements and the addition of three neo-Panamax cranes. In addition, Clark is overseeing the container terminal master plan aimed at increasing the capacity at the Port of Wilmington.
During Clark’s tenure, the Port of Wilmington’s container terminal was recognized as the #1 most productive port in North America and the 44th most productive port in the world by the World Bank Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
In June of 2022 Clark was appointed by United States Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC).
Clark has more than twenty-five years of experience in the maritime industry, having worked in senior positions in port operation in several US locations. Prior to his tenure at North Carolina Ports, Clark served as Managing Director for APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition to his time at Port Elizabeth, Clark worked as Project Director for APM Terminals in Mobile, Alabama and served in various operations role with APM Terminals and Sea Land Services, Inc in his early career.
Clark is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He is also a graduate of Duke University Fuqua School of Business Executive Education Program.
Clark resides in Wilmington, NC with his wife, Jennifer and three children, Madison, Paige, and Gavin.
