The Pasha Group Appoints Cary Davis to Lead Advocacy and Corporate Communications
Maritime industry executive and trade attorney joins Pasha to advance public policy, stakeholder engagement, and brand visibility.
The Pasha Group, a leader in integrated global logistics and maritime services, today announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as Vice President of Government Affairs to lead advocacy and corporate communications. In this role, Davis will oversee federal, state, and local government relations; industry and stakeholder engagement; media relations; and strategic communications in support of Pasha’s long-term growth and service to customers and communities.
An accomplished business leader and trade attorney, Davis brings deep experience in maritime policy, infrastructure finance, and public affairs. He will work closely with senior leadership across the enterprise to advance the company’s interests with policymakers, the press, and the broader public.
“Cary’s unique combination of policy expertise, legal acumen, and maritime industry leadership makes him an outstanding addition to The Pasha Group,” said George Pasha IV, President and CEO. “As our business continues to thrive and evolve during this pivotal time in U.S. shipping, marked by modernization, public-private investment, and regulatory change, we are strengthening our leadership team to support our customers, our people, and the communities we serve.”
About Cary Davis
Cary Davis serves as Vice President of Government Affairs for The Pasha Group, where he leads advocacy and corporate communications. A trade attorney and business leader, Davis advances the company’s interests with U.S. federal policymakers, state and local leaders, the media, and key stakeholders.
Most recently, Davis served as President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the Western Hemisphere’s leading trade association representing hundreds of seaports and maritime businesses across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. During his six-year tenure, he helped secure tens of billions of dollars for maritime infrastructure, advanced favorable industry regulations, modernized professional development and trade show experiences, and expanded the association’s membership and revenue streams.
Earlier in his career, Davis served as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he worked with American businesses across shipping, automotive, manufacturing, mining, and steelmaking on reshoring and nearshoring initiatives. He also led legal and legislative work in Congress for Representative Dan Donovan (NY-11), helping secure hundreds of millions of dollars for critical infrastructure security nationwide.
Davis has testified before Congress on shipping, trade, and security issues and has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, BBC, Politico, Bloomberg, CNN, C-SPAN, Newsweek, and Breitbart discussing supply chains, economics, and public policy.
He currently serves on the Board of the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C.
Davis holds a Juris Doctor and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, competitive golf, and the outdoors.