Executive profile

H.E. Essa Kazim

عيسى كاظم

Chairman of the Board of Directors, DP World

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Industries: Ports & Shipping

Record status: Editorially verified Last verified: 5 Sep 2026 Last updated: 5 Sep 2026 Sources: 3

Biography

His Excellency Essa Kazim was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of DP World on 13 February 2026 after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned as Group Chairman and CEO.

Board positions

Chairman of the Board of Directors

DP World

2026 – Present

Executive moves

Essa Kazim

Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at DP World

United Arab Emirates 13 February 2026 Previously Governor, Dubai International Financial Centre; Chairman, Borse Dubai

Sources

1. DP World Leadership DP World · accessed 5 Sep 2026
2. Appointment of Chairman and Group CEO (13 Feb 2026) DP World · accessed 5 Sep 2026
3. Arabic name: Argaam Argaam · accessed 5 Sep 2026