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Hydi Webb - Director

PortMiami is among the world's leading hubs for global commerce and tourism. Its gateway location at the center of the Western Hemisphere makes the Port a significant conduit for international trade and commerce.

Hydi Webb currently serves as the Director at PortMiami. She oversees the growth and development of the world's leading cruise port and one of America's fastest-growing container ports. PortMiami is the U.S. container port closest to the Panama Canal, providing shippers fast access to Florida's thriving consumer base and the entire U.S. market. It generates more than 334,500 jobs and has an economic impact of $43 billion.

Mrs. Webb is a maritime industry expert with nearly 30 years of experience in cruise and cargo business development, including negotiations of long-term agreements, strategic planning, client relations, marketing and communications, external affairs, and operations.

Throughout her career at PortMiami, Mrs. Webb has held several executive positions, including Manager of Advertising & Public Relations, Manager of Cruise Development, Manager of Business Development, Assistant Director of Business Development and Marketing, and Deputy Director.

Mrs. Webb also represents PortMiami on international and local economic development and business organizations, including the Cruise Line Industry Association, the World Travel and Tourism Council, the American Association of Port Authorities, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, World Trade Center Miami, Beacon Council, Woman in International Trade, and various Chambers of Commerce among so many others.

Mrs. Webb holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Florida.