Yuvraj Narayan has been appointed as the new group chief executive of DP World following the resignation of former leader Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. The Dubai government appointed Narayan as the new boss in a statement but did not name Bin Sulayem.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of DP World. The position will now be managed by Essa Kazim, the statement confirmed.
Who is Yuvraj Narayan?
“Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chain and global trade,” the statement said. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformation initiatives, supporting the company’s expansion into international markets and strengthening its position as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.“
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In his profile on DP Group’s official website, he wrote: “Under Mr. Narayan’s leadership, DP World has transformed from a regional port operator to a global end-to-end supply chain solutions provider. His strategic vision and financial acumen played a key role in expanding DP World’s operations to 79 countries, handling approximately 10% of global container trade. “
The report added: “During his tenure at DP World, the company has grown to more than 430 business entities with more than 115,000 employees worldwide. Mr. Narayan’s leadership has been critical in steering the company through various economic cycles and maintaining its competitive advantage in the global market.”
He is married to Nandita Narayan. There is little information about his personal life.
