Since 2021, Stephen Edwards has been CEO and Executive Director for the Virginia Port Authority, a driver of more than 565,000 jobs and $63 billion in gross domestic product for the State of Virginia on an annual basis. Under his leadership, the Port of Virginia has seen significant growth in cargo volume and revenue, implemented advanced technological solutions and fostered strong public-private partnerships to drive the port’s development, making it a critical hub for international trade.

Previously, Mr. Edwards served in chief executive roles for TraPac, a leading container terminal operator in the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland; GCT Global Container Terminals, the largest majority Canadian-owned terminal operator; and Ports America, a diversified ports operator and supply chain logistics provider with operations in more than 30 ports across the U.S.

Mr. Edwards is active in the community and currently serves on the boards of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Team Virginia and TT Club, a market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry.

Mr. Edwards has been a director of Southern Company Gas since January 2025.