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Yuvraj Narayan

Yuvraj Narayan

Group Deputy CEO & Chief Financial Officer

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Yuvraj Narayan is the Group Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of DP World. His role includes overseeing financial strategy, corporate finance, and business operations, significantly impacting DP World’s global supply chain solutions and container trade management.

Under Mr Narayan’s leadership, DP World has transformed from a regional port operator to a global end-to-end supply chain solutions provider. His strategic vision and financial acumen have been pivotal in expanding DP World’s operations to 79 countries, handling around 10% of global container trade.

Mr Narayan’s extensive experience in ports and international banking has been instrumental in driving DP World’s growth. Since joining DP World in 2004 and becoming Group CFO in 2005, he has led numerous strategic and transformational initiatives, ensuring the company’s robust financial health and operational efficiency.

His tenure at DP World has seen the company grow its business entities to over 430, employing more than 115,000 individuals worldwide. Mr Narayan’s leadership has been crucial in navigating the company through various economic cycles, maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.

Before joining DP World, Mr Narayan held executive positions with ANZ Group as Head of Corporate and Project Finance for South Asia and served as Chief Financial Officer at Salalah Port Services in Oman.

Mr Narayan is a qualified Chartered Accountant and his contributions to DP World and the broader business community have been widely recognized, underscoring his impact and leadership in the industry. Yuvraj's leadership and strategic financial expertise have earned him the Middle East and North Africa CFO of the Year title four times. Under his guidance, DP World's finance team received the Finance Team of the Year award in 2015. He is committed to growing DP World sustainably, offering intelligent logistics solutions that benefit global businesses and communities.

Mr Narayan currently serves on the boards of HDFC International Life and Re Company Limited, and Dubai Financial Market.

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