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SAVANNAH, Ga. () — After dedicating more than 15 years to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), President and CEO Griff Lynch is set to retire in 2027.
Under Lynch’s leadership, the ports experienced significant expansion, contributing to over 650,000 jobs throughout Georgia by 2025.
Officials reported in 2025 that the Port of Savannah ranks among the busiest in the United States for containerized trade, while the Port of Brunswick leads the nation for handling automobiles and heavy equipment.
Governor Brian Kemp praised the ports, stating, “Georgia’s ports have been a key catalyst for economic advancement, with Griff Lynch’s leadership and vision elevating them to unprecedented levels.”
A GPA spokesperson announced on Tuesday that Lynch will officially step down from his role on August 1, 2027. Until then, he will maintain his responsibilities as CEO, as Kevin Price transitions into the role of president on July 1, 2026.
Price will report to Lynch, with a longer-term transition plan for him to assume the role of president and CEO in mid-2027, a spokesperson said.
Before becoming executive director, Lynch served as GPA chief operating officer for
five years. He took over as CEO and president in 2016.