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Leigh Ryan

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Leigh Ryan

Senior Vice President World Trade Center Savannah &

President Foreign-Trade Zone 104

Leigh Ryan oversees strategy and development for World Trade Center Savannah. She works to make the region as competitive as possible in the effort to create, grow and attract business and create job opportunities. Ryan supports all divisions of the organization and is responsible for ongoing development of products, services, programs as well as managing Foreign-Trade Zone 104, which includes 17 Georgia counties.

Latest News

SEDA named a 2026 Site Selection Mac Conway Award recipient

The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has been named a recipient of Site Selection magazine’s 2026 Mac Conway Award, recognizing SEDA among the nation’s top regional economic development organizations. This is the seventh time in the past eight years that SEDA has been honored with the award. Named for Site…

07.10.2026

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HMGMA and Kia America Celebrate Production of Kia Sportage Hybrid

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Kia America (KUS) celebrated the start of production on June 2, 2026 for its newest vehicle, marking three major milestones for the advanced manufacturing facility: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and the third vehicle to be produced at…

06.02.2026

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Ardry Trading Company presented with World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year award

World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 6, in conjunction with World Trade Month. During the luncheon, WTCSav presented the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award to Ardry Trading Company. Established in 1940, the Ardry Trading Company serves as…

05.07.2026

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