In line with its succession planning, global marine terminal operator DP World today announced the appointment of Matt Leech to the position of Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the company’s Americas Region.

Mr. Leech was formerly Senior Vice President, Business Development, based in Dubai.  He moves to Charlotte, North Carolina, taking over from Dave Sanborn, who is leaving DP World this month to pursue other career opportunities.

A series of other organisational changes were recently made as a result of the retirement of Jack Williams, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Australia region, due at the end of August this year.

Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Indian Subcontinent region, Ganesh Raj, is taking over Mr. Williams’ role in Australia and will be based in Sydney.

Taking over his role this month, based in Mumbai, is Anil Singh, formerly Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Africa region.

Joost Kruijning, formerly Chief Operating Officer, UAE region, becomes Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Africa region, effective 1 September.

All are industry veterans with extensive experience both within and outside of DP World. 

Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World, said:

“We are committed to developing our people and ensuring they are well equipped to meet the current and future needs of our customers.  These changes further enhance the depth and breadth of experience of our regional leadership team.”

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About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries(1).  Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world. 

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. 

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 15 consecutive years.

In 2008, DP World handled more than 46.8 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia – an increase of 8% on 2007.  With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU over the next ten years. 

www.dpworld.com

 

(1)   As of June 2009.