Yuvraj Narayan

Yuvraj Narayan serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World, where he leads the organisation’s long-term strategic direction, portfolio expansion, and digital transformation agenda. In this role, he is spearheading the continued evolution of DP World into a fully integrated global trade enabler - delivering seamless, end-to-end supply chain solutions, supporting the movement of more than 10% of global trade, and placing customers at the centre of every aspect of the business.

A defining hallmark of Mr Narayan’s leadership has been his stewardship of a disciplined and highly strategic mergers and acquisitions programme. Through a series of carefully selected investments and integrations, he has been instrumental in expanding DP World’s capabilities beyond ports into inland logistics, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and digital supply chain platforms. This deliberate expansion has positioned the Group as a true end-to-end logistics partner of choice, connecting every link in the global supply chain with efficiency, resilience, and scale.

Equally, Mr Narayan has championed the growth and development of DP World’s global workforce, which today exceeds 125,000 employees. He places strong emphasis on fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture - one that prioritises people, empowers talent, and reinforces a shared sense of purpose across diverse markets.

Since joining DP World in 2004, he has played a central role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory. His strategic clarity, financial discipline, and executional rigour have strengthened DP World’s international footprint, enhanced operational resilience, and enabled sustainable growth across geographies and business lines.

Appointed Group Chief Financial Officer in 2005, he led numerous strategic initiatives that underpinned the Group’s expansion and long-term value creation. He subsequently served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer from August 2008, and as Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer from November 2021, before assuming the role of Group Chief Executive Officer in 2026.

Prior to joining DP World, Mr Narayan held senior leadership roles at ANZ Group, where he served as Head of Corporate and Project Finance for South Asia. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of Salalah Port Services in Oman, further strengthening his expertise in port operations and infrastructure finance.

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr Narayan combines deep institutional knowledge with a proven track record of leadership across complex global organisations. His contributions to DP World and the wider business community reflect a sustained commitment to excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Mr Narayan currently serves on the boards of HDFC International Life and Re Company Limited and Dubai Financial Market, where he holds various board and committee roles.