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10/13/2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Adam Laurie as chief financial officer.
A New Orleans area native, Laurie's background career has spanned leadership roles in financial planning, strategic finance and executive management. Most recently, Laurie served as CFO of a large law firm, where he grew the firm’s expansion through acquisitions and revenue growth while enhancing financial reporting, forecasting and governance, Port NOLA officials said in a press release.
Laurie also has U.S. military experience. During his time as a U.S. Navy officer, Laurie completed advanced flight training and managed complex logistics operations, instilling in him a process-oriented leadership style and a respect for structured decision-making, port officials said.
“Adam brings exceptional and proven financial leadership to Port NOLA,” said Beth Branch, president and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. “His expertise in guiding large-scale financial strategies, coupled with his deep ties to our community, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to drive growth and advance our mission.”
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