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H.E. Essa Kazim Verified

عيسى كاظم
Chairman of the Board of Directors, DP World
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Record status: Editorially verified Last verified: 1 Oct 2026 Last updated: 23 Oct 2026 Sources: 5

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
Board of Directors
Nasdaq Dubai

Career timeline

  1. 2026 – Present
    Chairman of the Board of Directors
    DP World
  2. Current
    Board of Directors
    Nasdaq Dubai

Executive moves

News & interviews

Analysis

Executive moves across the Gulf: 29 sourced appointments and departures

Who took which chair, and who is about to, by country, from the company announcements and exchange filings behind each record.

Sources

  1. 1. DP World Leadership DP World · read 5 Sep 2026 Supports: profile
  2. 2. Appointment of Chairman and Group CEO (13 Feb 2026) DP World · read 5 Sep 2026 Supports: profile
  3. 3. Arabic name: Argaam Argaam · read 5 Sep 2026 Supports: profile
  4. 4. Nasdaq Dubai - Board of Directors Nasdaq Dubai · read 1 Oct 2026 Supports: Board of Directors, Nasdaq Dubai “Essa Kazim Board of Directors”
  5. 5. Nasdaq Dubai - Management Team Nasdaq Dubai · read 1 Oct 2026 Supports: Board of Directors, Nasdaq Dubai “Essa Kazim Board of Directors”