Dubai-based global ports and logistics operator DP World has appointed Indian-origin executive Yuvraj Narayan as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of long-time chief Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
The company confirmed that Narayan will assume the role of Group CEO, while Essa Kazim will serve as Chairman. The leadership transition comes after scrutiny surrounding references to bin Sulayem in recently unsealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Being mentioned in such documents does not in itself imply wrongdoing.
Narayan, a qualified chartered accountant, has been with DP World for more than two decades. He joined the company in 2004 and was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer in 2005. In his most recent role as Group Deputy CEO and CFO, he oversaw financial management, capital allocation, corporate finance and operational functions across the company’s international network.
His promotion signals continuity within the organisation, elevating a senior insider with extensive experience in global trade and logistics operations.
Prior to joining DP World, Narayan held senior positions in banking and port management. He served as Head of Corporate and Project Finance for South Asia at ANZ Group, where he managed infrastructure and large-scale financing projects. He also worked as Chief Financial Officer at Salalah Port Services in Oman, gaining direct experience in port operations.
Narayan currently serves on the boards of HDFC International Life and Re Company Limited and the Dubai Financial Market.
DP World operates port terminals and logistics infrastructure across six continents and plays a central role in global supply chains. The company is expected to prioritise operational stability and strategic growth as it moves forward under new leadership.
