Joost Kruijning
Chief Operating Officer, Ports & Terminals, DP World GCC
Joost Kruijning leads DP World’s Ports & Terminals in the GCC, overseeing operations, strategic growth and development across the region’s ports and terminals.
Joost joined DP World in 2001 and has held senior executive roles in DP World’s HQ and multiple regions, including the Middle East and Africa. He has overseen port operations and played a key role in strengthening operational performance and service quality across key markets.
With close to 4 decades of experience in maritime shipping, ports and logistics, Joost brings deep operational expertise and a strong understanding of global trade flows. His leadership has focused on enhancing efficiency, resilience and service quality across DP World’s network of ports.
Prior to his current role, Joost served as a Senior Vice President (of Global Operations) in DP World’s HQ. In his current role Joost continues to drive the evolution of DP World’s ports and terminals performance to support regional trade growth and expansion of our operational capabilities.