Beth Ann Branch

Beth Ann Branch has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Beth Ann currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Alabama Port Authority since February 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the Port of Oakland where they held the position of Business Development & International Marketing from November 2014 to January 2019.

Beth's earlier work includes notable roles at A.P. Moller - Maersk, where they held the position of Director of Marketing and Communications for Maersk Line, Limited, a subsidiary focused on U.S. Government affairs from June 2012 to September 2013. Beth Ann also served as the General Manager of Global Business Process at Maersk Line's corporate headquarters, the world's largest container shipping company from January 2008 to June 2012. Additionally, Beth held various transportation and logistics positions with Maersk Line from August 1995 to January 2008.

Prior to their tenure at Maersk, Beth worked as the Manager of Pacific Westbound Trade at Sea-Land Service, Inc. from 1995 to 2000. Beth Ann began their career as a Program Manager at an NGO from 1990 to 1993.

Beth Ann Branch received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities from Duke University, where they studied from 1981 to 1986. Later, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, during the period of 1998 to 2000.