DP World has named Essa Kazim as its new chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as group chief executive officer, signaling a strategic leadership shift to drive the company’s future expansion.
Essa Kazim, currently Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Bourse Dubai, offers deep expertise in financial and economic leadership from prior roles in key national institutions.
Yuvraj Narayan brings over 20 years in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade, having joined DP World in 2004 to spearhead transformative projects that fueled its worldwide growth.
As group CFO since 2005, he bolstered financial stability and operational agility amid global trade fluctuations, cementing DP World’s role as a leader in integrated supply chain solutions.
This transition positions DP World to capitalize on emerging logistics opportunities, strengthening its influence across India-Middle East trade corridors.







