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Rashid Abdulla

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CEO and MD Europe at DP World
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Rashid Abdulla is the CEO and MD for Europe at DP World, overseeing a vast network of ports, terminals, and logistics services across 20 countries. He has spent his entire career at the company, rising from a graduate trainee in 1995 to various global leadership roles, including MD for the Asia Pacific region.

He is personally passionate about driving sustainability, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within the logistics industry and DP Worlds broader strategy. He champions causes like climate change action, technology for good, and skills development to prepare the next generation of logistics professionals.

Interesting fact: Rashids first international assignment in Romania was a defining moment, and he recently returned to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the terminal he once managed.

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Current Role
CEO and MD Europe
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Rashid shows up

Generous
Achievment Oriented
Fast Adopter

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Rashid cares about

Supply Chain Resilience
He frequently speaks on building dynamic and adaptable supply chains to navigate disruptions like geopolitical events, focusing on long-term structural solutions over short-term fixes.
Digital Innovation
He emphasizes using digital tools, AI, and automation to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and productivity across DP World's logistics networks and terminals.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
CEO and MD Europe
DP World
12-2013 - 4-2018
Senior Vice President
DP World
11-2011 - 11-2013
SVP Global Operations
DP World
11-2009 - 11-2011
COO UAE Region
DP World
7-2007 - 11-2009
Terminal Director
DP World
In the press

Media appearances

Rashid Abdulla | Europe CEO & Managing Director - DP World. Featured in DP World
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Rashid Abdulla new CEO of DP World's Europe & Russia region. Featured in The Loadstar
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Education
1-2015 - 1-2016
Global Business Consortium
London Business School
2016 - 2016
strategic finance
IMD
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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