DP World Appoints Douglas Smith as Chief Executive Officer, Canada

Industry veteran Douglas Smith to take the helm as CEO of DP World's Canadian operations.

VANCOUVER, BC, July 18, 2023  /CNW/ - DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Douglas Smith as Chief Executive Officer of DP World's operations in Canada. Smith will be responsible for executing DP World's vision in Canada, leading the company's portfolio of operations, and driving efficient, sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers across North America.

"Doug joins DP World with an impressive track record of achieving ambitious operational goals in challenging environments, launching new services, and excelling across various functional areas. His leadership skills and extensive industry experience will be invaluable in fostering the innovation and business transformation program underway that will expand DP World's supply chain solutions portfolio in Canada," said Morten Johansen, COO of DP World Americas.

"I am honoured to join the DP World's talented team of professionals in Canada. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen DP World's position across the Canadian supply chain landscape and deliver exceptional value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders," said Douglas Smith, CEO of DP World (Canada), Inc.

Smith will be replacing Maksim Mihic, who will be assuming a new role as Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Engineering, Ports & Terminals for DP World in Dubai, UAE. Mihic, who has been with DP World for more than 25 years, was instrumental in expanding DP World's operations in Canada. Under his leadership, DP World grew from a single container terminal (DP World Vancouver) to the largest operator in Canada, with a total of five terminal locations: Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John and Vancouver, and sizable logistics operation at multiple locations. 

Smith brings almost 30 years of industry expertise backed by a distinguished career in international trade, shipping, and logistics. He began his career with Sealand Service, Inc. and has held key positions at Maersk, APM Terminals, and Global Ports Management, which have taken him to 17 different locations across six countries and three continents. Most recently, he served as Joint President and CEO of Mundra and Tuna Ports at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone in Mundra, India.

Smith holds an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He was honourably discharged as Lieutenant Commander with the United States Naval Reserve in 2009.

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 103,000 employees spanning 75 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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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SOURCE DP World (Canada) Inc.

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