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First permanent chief exec for Celtic Freeport

[ March 25, 2024   //   ]

Celtic Freeport has appointed Luciana Ciubotariu as its first permanent chief executive.  Assuming her post from May 2024, she brings a wealth of experience to this role, having been part of the senior management team of the Thames Freeport and senior trade roles, latterly for the UK Government.

Celtic Freeport has completed submission of its outline business case to the Welsh and UK Governments.  The Freeport is a public-private consortium whose partners include Associated British Ports (ABP), Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven, alongside renewables developers, energy companies, industrial complexes, innovation assets, academic institutions and education providers.  It covers the ports of Milford Haven and Port Talbot.

Luciana Ciubotariu said: “The Celtic Freeport will play a pivotal role in the future of the green economy.  I look forward to building further momentum behind the creation of a green investment corridor across South-West Wales. 

“This is an exciting project that will accelerate supply chain innovation and encourage significant investment in port infrastructure, alternative fuel plants, renewable energy bases and factories, while fast-tracking skills development for new green industries and national decarbonisation.”

Freeport chair, Roger Maggs added:“The Celtic Freeport is an outstanding proposition and now we have the start of an outstanding team to lead us into our next phase.”

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