DP World strengthens board with two independent directors
DP World has announced the appointment of Amer Abdulrahim Kazim and Iman Al Qasim as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board, with immediate effect.
The appointments bring additional experience in financial oversight, corporate governance, human capital management and organisational transformation to the global ports and logistics group.
Both executives have held senior positions across major companies in the United Arab Emirates, with professional backgrounds spanning banking, aviation, telecommunications, energy and industrial operations.
Experience in finance and corporate governance
Amer Abdulrahim Kazim currently serves as Group Chief Audit Officer at Emirates NBD Group, bringing more than 27 years of experience across several industries.
His previous positions include Chief Financial Officer at Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), alongside senior roles at Emirates Group, Meraas and Dubai Airports.
Kazim also serves on the Audit Committee of Emirates Development Bank and is a member of the UAE Banking Federation Audit Committee.
His appointment adds experience in financial management, internal audit and corporate oversight to DP World’s Board.
Iman Al Qasim is Executive Vice President of Human Capital at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), where her responsibilities focus on human capital management.
She brings more than 20 years of experience in human capital and organisational transformation, having previously held senior leadership positions at Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Mubadala Investment Company, Dolphin Energy and General Motors Middle East.
Al Qasim also serves on the Board of E7 Group.
Her appointment adds expertise in workforce management, leadership development and organisational change to DP World’s governance structure.
Supporting long-term governance objectives
Essa Kazim, Group Executive Chairman of DP World, welcomed the appointments, highlighting the experience both directors bring from different industries.
“I am pleased to welcome Mr Kazim and Ms Al Qasim to the Board,” said Essa Kazim, Group Executive Chairman of DP World.
He added that their professional expertise would provide additional perspectives as the company continues to strengthen its governance and pursue its long-term strategic objectives.
The appointments broaden the range of professional experience represented on DP World’s Board, combining financial oversight and audit expertise with human capital management and organisational transformation.
Both directors assume their positions with immediate effect, according to the company’s announcement.
