Rashid Abdulla

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CEO and MD Europe at DP World

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Corporate Sustainability
Publicly states his personal passion for sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, viewing these values as critical for creating long-term value for stakeholders.

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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New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK. Featured in Lloyd's List

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Work History

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

Education

1-2015 - 1-2016
Global Business Consortium from London Business School
2016 - 2016
strategic finance from IMD

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Insights For Selling To Rashid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rashid is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rashid

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rashid move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Rashid take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Rashid

Personality Compatibility


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