David S. Gutheil is Vice President for Maritime & Logistics. Mr. Gutheil has international and domestic experience in logistics, marketing and the transportation/shipping industries. Among his duties, Gutheil will be responsible for managing the Port of Cleveland’s maritime facilities and the implementation of marketing and trade development programs to attract new customers, carriers and cargo shippers.
Gutheil has worked for an assortment of transportation-related companies for nearly 20 years, most recently as Director of Strategic Accounts for NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc., one of the world’s leading logistics providers. NYK offers international and domestic services that include warehousing & distribution, freight movement and supply chain consulting. NYK Logistics is part of the NYK Group, one of the world’s largest ocean vessel operators.
Gutheil’s responsibilities at NYK included directing marketing and business development efforts involving Fortune 100 and 500 companies. He has worked extensively on import/export issues, and has a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities involved with the transfer of waterborne cargo to rail or truck carriers.
Gutheil, 42, has a thorough understanding – from multiple perspectives – of the complex industry of moving cargo. He also previously worked as vice president for sales & marketing for Interstate Distributor Co., one of the 20 largest full truckload carriers in the U.S. While there, he increased revenues within his territory by more than 300 percent.
Gutheil has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wittenberg University. He lives in Avon with his wife, Julie, and their two children. He serves on the school board at St. Paul Lutheran School in Westlake.
