North Carolina Ports Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Wilmington, N.C. – The North Carolina Ports team is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Graham as its next Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will oversee all accounting, finance, and strategic business planning activities for the North Carolina State Ports Authority, including the capital planning process, ensuring that expenditures are completed in the most efficient and effective manner to maximize the value to the organization.

Graham is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He most recently served as the Head of Finance, Global Projects for APM Terminals, a top 5 global port operator and an A.P. Moller-Maersk company, where he led global investment and technical transformation programs, including automation, decarbonization, and asset digitization.

“Jonathan brings immense experience to North Carolina Ports and will make an immediate and significant impact on our team,” said Brian E. Clark, Executive Director, North Carolina Ports. “His industry knowledge will be essential as we continue to grow our volumes and invest in port infrastructure and expansion projects.”

Graham started his career with A.P. Moller-Maersk, serving in various lead accounting and finance roles. He has also served in senior financial management roles with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Pacific International Lines, and Ports America.

While Graham has lived and worked around the globe, including Africa, Asia, Central America, and North America, he was born and raised in North Carolina.

He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he double majored in Business Administration and Finance/ Management. He also completed an International Marine Terminal CFO and Project Management Program with APM Terminals Finance Management and participated in an Advanced Development Program at Cranfield School of Management.

“Jonathan’s experience will enable him to make valuable contributions to the organization and its strategic vision while enhancing the supply chain and economy of his home state of North Carolina,” said Susan Rabon, Chair of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors.

About North Carolina Ports

With deepwater port locations in Wilmington and Morehead City, plus an inland port in Charlotte and intermodal rail access through CSX’s Carolina Connector (CCX) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Ports links the state’s consumers, businesses and industries to world markets. Our ports also serve as magnets to attract new business and industry to the State of North Carolina. Port activities contribute statewide to more than 88,200 jobs and $660 million each year in state and local tax revenues.

North Carolina Ports continues in its commitment to meet and exceed industry standards while increasing efficiency. This commitment positioned the Port of Wilmington at the top of the latest S&P Global – World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), ranking it as the most productive port in North America and the 44th most productive globally.