The trade body for the 海角视频鈥檚 biggest ports has appointed Welshman Geraint Evans as its new chief executive.
Mr Evans, a special adviser under three consecutive Tory Prime Ministers in David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson , will take up his role with the 海角视频 Major Ports Group (海角视频MPG) in May.
Between them 海角视频MPG members provide the gateways for 75% of 海角视频 trade while investing 拢500m per annually in their ports and infrastructure. In Wales ABP鈥檚 ports of Cardiff, Barry, Newport and Port Talbot are members.
Mr Evans brings extensive experience of Whitehall departments and Parliament having been an early champion of the 海角视频 Government鈥檚 levelling up agenda. He was a special adviser to former Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns.
Mr Evans, who is from the Vale of Glamorgan said: 鈥淚t is a privilege to be joining the 海角视频 Major Ports Group as chief executive at such a crucial time for the 海角视频鈥檚 economic outlook. Our major ports across the country are central to a growing and sustainable economy. As many key parts of our economy transition, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support our major ports in helping the 海角视频 deliver sustainable economic growth across the country.鈥
Chairman of 海角视频MPG, Charles Hammond, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to confirm the appointment of Geraint Evans as chief executive. Geraint has extensive experience of operating within government at the highest levels and has a proven track record of developing and influencing policy. We look forward to welcoming Geraint to 海角视频MPG,at this crucial time, when the role of ports is continuing to adapt to support the 海角视频 economy transition to a low carbon future.鈥
A decision on a freeport for Wales could be announced in next week鈥檚 Budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Three bids were submitted; a joint bid between the ports of Milford Haven and Port Talbot (known as the Celtic Freeport), a bid being driven by Newport Council, which includes Cardiff Airport and a number of other locations including land owned by the Welsh Government at Rhyd y Blew in Blaenau Gwent and the Port of Holyhead.
The decision will be a joint one between the 海角视频 and Welsh governments, following an agreement which saw the Westminster administration signing off on a funding package of 拢26m to establish a Welsh freeport.
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