DP World Appoints David D'Annunzio Global Vice President for Automotive Logistics

Automotive logistics veteran D'Annunzio to steer DP World’s strategic initiatives across sector, enhancing global presence and operational excellence.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA | SEPTEMBER 05, 2024 – DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has appointed David D'Annunzio as Global Vice President – Vertical Lead, Automotive. D'Annunzio will oversee the strategic development of DP World's automotive business, helping to expand the company’s presence across the industry.

With more than two decades of experience, D'Annunzio’s career has spanned the automotive logistics sector, encompassing sales, operations, and general management. Prior to joining DP World, he served in leadership roles at KRE Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in the automotive and logistics industries, and at Neovia Logistics, where he spearheaded substantial business growth and team development. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of syncreon, which was acquired by DP World in 2021.

Beat Simon, Global CCO – Logistics at DP World, said, “David's extensive experience in supply chain management and his commitment to continuous growth are essential as he leads the global development of our automotive business. His strategic insight and proven leadership capabilities will be instrumental in driving our vision forward. With David at the helm, we are poised to expand our reach and elevate our services, to position DP World as a frontrunner in automotive logistics.”

DP World provides supply chain solutions for the global automotive industry, including inbound transport, production and assembly, finished vehicles, and more. The company leverages future-ready technology and multimodal transport solutions to change what’s possible for the automotive industry.

David D'Annunzio, Global Vice President – Vertical Lead, Automotive at DP World, said: “I am honored to join DP World, and to lead the automotive vertical during this time of growth and expansion. I'm eager to leverage my experience in automotive logistics to further strengthen DP World’s position in the industry and look forward to collaborating with our global teams to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.”

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About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 113,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

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