DP World new CEO Yuvraj Narayan appointed as Essa Kazim becomes Chairman in major leadership reshuffle.
DUBAI: DP World new CEO Yuvraj Narayan has been appointed as the global logistics giant announced key leadership changes aimed at strengthening its next phase of international growth.
DP World confirmed that Yuvraj Narayan will take over as Group Chief Executive Officer. Narayan joined the company in 2004 and has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, playing a central role in driving financial resilience, operational efficiency and global expansion.
Alongside the appointment, Essa Kazim has been named Chairman of the Board. Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai, bringing deep expertise in financial markets and economic strategy.
The DP World new CEO transition signals continuity combined with strategic acceleration. Narayan has led several transformational initiatives that strengthened DP World’s position as an integrated end to end supply chain provider across international markets.
The company said the DP World new CEO appointment aligns with its long term sustainable growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to strengthening global trade corridors. As supply chains evolve amid shifting global trade patterns, leadership stability remains central to maintaining operational scale and competitiveness.
The DP World new CEO announcement underscores the company’s ambition to deepen its global footprint while supporting Dubai’s standing as a leading hub for trade, logistics and maritime services.
