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Katherine Bamford, ABC, MBA
Passionate Professional Communicator
Katherine Bamford is a seasoned communications and engagement professional with over 20 years of experience in the port industry.1 She held the position of Director, Trade Development at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority from January 2012 to October 2021, a role she occupied for 9 years and 10 months.1
Career at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Katherine's career at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority spans more than two decades, during which she has held several progressively responsible positions:
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Director, Customer Engagement (October 2021 - Present): In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the port authority's customer engagement and promotion strategies across five business sectors - automobile, bulk, break bulk, container, and cruise.1
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Director, Trade Development (January 2012 - October 2021): She led customer engagement and promotion strategies across five business sectors.1
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Manager, Communications and Government Affairs (September 2010 - December 2011): In this role, she led strategic communications and supported government advocacy initiatives for Canada's largest and busiest port.1
Education and Certifications
Katherine has a strong educational background:
- BA in English Literature from The University of British Columbia
- MBA from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University (2014-2016)
- Graduate Certificate in Business in the Americas from the Beedie School of Business (2015-2016)
- Diploma in Anatomy of Shipping from Cambridge Academy of Transport at Cambridge University (2013)
She is also an Accredited Business Communicator, certified by the International Association of Business Communicators in January 2010.1
Expertise
Katherine's specialties include industry engagement, public affairs, issues management, strategic communications, marketing communications, business strategy, pricing strategies, and government relations.1 Her extensive experience in the port industry has given her a comprehensive understanding of multiple supply chains and the cruise industry.
