Brian Putallaz

Sr. Commodity Manager GE

Former companies: APM Terminals, South Carolina State Port Authority, Kinder Morgan, American President Lines, Bahri

Brian Putallaz is a Senior Global Category Leader at General Electric where he supports the company’s global maritime operations. He oversees ocean transportation sourcing and execution, port operations, and marine surveyor requirements. Brian has worked in the maritime industry for over 20 years, having previously held roles in both sales and operations. Prior joining to GE from 2016-2018, Brian held a business development role for Bahri’s liner division. Between 2007-2016 Brian was part of American President Lines, starting as a Port Manager in Savannah, Georgia. In 2011, he transitioned to Houston, Texas, where he took on a business development role for APL focused on out-of-gauge, project, US-flag and relief cargo. Originally from upstate New York, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and a Masters of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University.