Two weeks after being hired as CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority, Deputy Miami Port Director Juan Kuryla has decided not take the job.
Kuryla called JAXPORT Board Chair Jim Citrano Thursday evening to let him know he was withdrawing his name. He didn't give an explanation for why he changed his mind, but there had been an outpouring of support from Miami officials urging his to stay.
Last week, Port of Miami's Director Bill Johnson said he was considering leaving his job and wanted someone ready to replace him if he leaves.
Citrano says he doesn't expect it will take long to hire a new CEO since they just interviewed several candidates.
The Board asked executive search firm Heidrick and Stuggles to bring a list of potential candidates to the board's next scheduled meeting on May 2o.
