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Kris Adams

Observer · DISC type ci
CEO UK P&T at DP World
📍 United Kingdom

Kris Adams is the CEO for UK Ports & Terminals at DP World, with oversight of the London Gateway and Southampton operations. His focus is on driving operational excellence, strengthening supply chain resilience, and aligning long-term investment with evolving trade patterns. He holds an MBA from Vlerick Business School.

Outside of his corporate role, Kris emphasizes the importance of giving, remembering, and strengthening human connections, often reflecting on the value of sharing time with loved ones. He has an appreciation for the complex, large-scale logistics required to broadcast major global sporting events like professional golf tournaments.

He is responsible for the full performance of two of the UKs most significant and advanced ports.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
CEO UK P&T
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Kris shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Kris cares about

Supply Chain Resilience
A key part of his role is strengthening resilience across the supply chain, a topic he has also written about, particularly for the tech sector.
Sustainable Operations
He focuses on enhancing sustainability across UK ports and has previously led campaigns to reduce plastic use and protect marine environments.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
CEO UK P&T
DP World
1-2025 - 4-2026
Executive Vice President Eastern Europe
DP World
9-2016 - 1-2025
CEO DP WORLD TÜRKİYE
DP World
4-2013 - 8-2016
Chairman
Cepa
5-2012 - 9-2016
General Manager DP World Antwerp
DP World
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Kris Adams, CEO UK P&T, DP World – The Business Year. Featured in The Business Year
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DP World's chief executive on why trade never stops in an uncertain world, plus leadership lessons. Featured in The National – Inside Brief Podcast
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Education
2019 - 2019
MP
IMD
2003 - 2004
MBA
Vlerick Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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