CEO and Port Director
New Bedford Port Authority
Edward C. Anthes-Washburn serves as the CEO and Port Director of the Port of New Bedford, MA, the nation’s #1 fishing port by value and the first port of call for the US offshore wind industry. Before becoming the CEO in 2015, Ed served as the Deputy Port Director and Director of Operations dating back to 2010. Ed currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Port Authorities, the North Atlantic Ports Association, the New Bedford Economic Development Council, and the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership. Ed also serves as the Chair of the Port Council of the Steamship Authority. In 2017, Ed founded the New Bedford Ocean Cluster, a non-profit network that develops offshore wind supply chain opportunities for local businesses, NBOC also fosters new technology and collaboration in the marine sector. He received a B.S. from Cornell University and a M.S. from the University of Massachusetts- Boston. Ed lives in New Bedford with his wife, two children and dog.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET