The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Kristi McKenney The Port of Oakland’s new executive director, following current executive director Danny Wan’s retirement February 28.
McKenney, who will be the first woman to serve as executive director in the Port of Oakland’s 98-year history, first joined the Port as an environmental planner and has since served in several leadership positions across the organization, including assistant aviation director, interim executive director and COO.
“As a Port veteran, Kristi McKenney will bring solid leadership and management skills to the position,” said Wan. “She will also bring continuity and stability to Port operations, which are essential to helping us build for the next generation.”
“We look forward to Ms. McKenney taking the Port’s vision to the next level,” added Port of Oakland board president Michael Colbruno. “Special thanks to Danny Wan for leaving the Port on a strong and solid path.”
“I’m grateful and excited for this opportunity to lead during such a transformative time in Port history,” said McKenney. “I look forward to implementing the Port’s 5-year Strategic Plan that will help grow local employment and contracting opportunities and strengthen our economic base.”
