On The Move: Adam Laurie

The Port of New Orleans (PortNOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer. Laurie, a New Orleans native, brings an accomplished background encompassing military service, financial expertise and revenue growth strategy.

Immediately prior to joining the Port of New Orleans, Laurie served as the first chief financial officer of the law firm Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett LLC, where he grew the firm’s expansion through acquisitions and revenue growth while enhancing financial reporting, forecasting and governance. Laurie has consistently built forward-looking finance functions, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, KPI analytics and strategic investment planning.

Laurie’s career has spanned leadership roles in financial planning, strategic finance and executive management. At Macquarie Infrastructure, Laurie worked across IMTT and Atlantic Aviation portfolio companies and served as internal manager for the $2.7 billion sale of IMTT, a leader in independent liquid bulk storage. At IMTT, he served as head of strategic finance, led capital investments in excess of $100 million and directed acquisition and divestiture processes across IMTT’s portfolio.

“Adam brings exceptional and proven financial leadership to Port NOLA,” said Beth Branch, Port NOLA President and CEO. “His expertise in guiding large-scale financial strategies, coupled with his deep ties to our community, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to drive growth and advance our mission.”

Laurie grew up in New Orleans and attended Jesuit High School. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Tulane University’s School of Science & Engineering and later earned a Master of Management in Energy Finance and Trading from Tulane’s A.B. Freeman School of Business.

During his time as an officer in the U.S. Navy, Laurie completed advanced flight training and managed complex logistics operations. His leadership extends into community service, including board positions with the New Orleans College Preparatory Academies, the Friends of the Cabildo and other military veteran and alumni organizations.

“As someone who grew up here and lives several blocks from the port, I am deeply honored to serve my city and this vital gateway to global commerce,” Laurie said. “I look forward to bringing my experience in service and finance to strengthen Port NOLA’s financial strategy and support its mission of driving economic opportunity for our region.”