DP World has announced changes to its senior leadership with the appointment of His Excellency Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.
Essa Kazim serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He has held positions in several national institutions, with experience in financial and economic affairs.
Yuvraj Narayan joined DP World in 2004 and has worked in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. He has led initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and its development as a provider of supply chain solutions.
DP World appoints Essa Kazim as Chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as CEO
Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, working on the company’s financial resilience and operations.
DP World stated that the appointments support its strategy for growth and its role in global supply chains and Dubai’s position as a hub for trade and logistics.
The company operates ports and terminals across multiple continents and provides services including freight forwarding, warehousing, and technology solutions.
The leadership changes come as DP World continues its operations in markets across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The appointments take effect immediately, according to announcement by the Dubai Media Office.




