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Tay Yoshitani is currently the Chairman of the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, Director of the National Center for APEC, Director of the American Association of Port Authorities, Director of the Eno Center for Transportation, and Trustee of The Seattle Foundation.
Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Seattle from 2007 to 2014, Independent Director of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. from 2012 to 2019, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland from 2001 to 2004, and Senior Advisor of the National Association of Waterfront Employers in 2007.
He holds an undergraduate degree from the US Military Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Tay Yoshitani active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation
The Seattle Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manages charitable funds | Director/Board Member | 25/11/2010 |
National Center for APEC
National Center for APEC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Director/Board Member | - |
American Association of Port Authorities
American Association of Port Authorities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Port Authorities is a unifying organization for ports across the Americas, dedicated to advocating for national investment in modern seaport infrastructure. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. It provides resources such as membership directories, industry guides, career development, training, and policy advocacy on issues including federal funding, infrastructure, security, and trade. The association hosts industry events, publishes seaports magazine and newsletters, and offers a platform for port professionals to connect and access industry information. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2015 |
Eno Center for Transportation | Director/Board Member | - |
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is a non-profit company based in Seattle, WA. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Tay Yoshitani
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC. | Director/Board Member | 07/05/2019 |
Port of Seattle (Washington)
Port of Seattle (Washington) Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine cargo handling facilities | Chief Executive Officer | 29/09/2014 |
National Association of Waterfront Employers
National Association of Waterfront Employers National Association of Waterfront Employers is based in Washington, DC. The National Association of Waterfront Employers is the voice of the marine terminal industry, helping to move the economy and supporting local communities. The company was founded in 1975. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2007 |
Port of Oakland (California)
Port of Oakland (California) Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine cargo handling facilities | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2004 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates as a logistics company which provides air and ocean freight & customs brokerage services | Transportation |
The Seattle Foundation
The Seattle Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manages charitable funds | Commercial Services |
US Military Academy
US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Port of Seattle (Washington)
Port of Seattle (Washington) Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine cargo handling facilities | Transportation |
National Center for APEC
National Center for APEC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington
Japan-America Society of the State of Washington Japan-America Society of the State of Washington is a non-profit company based in Seattle, WA. | |
American Association of Port Authorities
American Association of Port Authorities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Port Authorities is a unifying organization for ports across the Americas, dedicated to advocating for national investment in modern seaport infrastructure. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. It provides resources such as membership directories, industry guides, career development, training, and policy advocacy on issues including federal funding, infrastructure, security, and trade. The association hosts industry events, publishes seaports magazine and newsletters, and offers a platform for port professionals to connect and access industry information. | Commercial Services |
Port of Oakland (California)
Port of Oakland (California) Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine cargo handling facilities | Transportation |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Eno Center for Transportation | |
National Association of Waterfront Employers
National Association of Waterfront Employers National Association of Waterfront Employers is based in Washington, DC. The National Association of Waterfront Employers is the voice of the marine terminal industry, helping to move the economy and supporting local communities. The company was founded in 1975. |
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