At DP World, we are transforming trade to drive prosperity and resilience across global supply chains. As Chief Commercial Officer – Commercial & Inland Europe, you will lead and own the commercial agenda for DP World Ports & Terminals across Europe, while also overseeing the strategy and performance of our Inland Container Terminal (ICT) network.
This is a critical leadership role, accountable for delivering profitable growth, shaping commercial strategy, and driving operational and commercial excellence across both maritime and inland logistics infrastructure.
What you will do
Lead the Europe Ports & Terminals Commercial Agenda
- Own and deliver the Europe Ports & Terminals commercial strategy, aligned to Group commercial standards and DP World policies.
- Drive profitable growth across the portfolio through pricing excellence, customer and key account leadership, product and service innovation, and disciplined commercial governance.
- Partner closely with terminal, regional and Group leadership to optimise volumes, yield, mix and long‑term customer value.
- Ensure full compliance with competition law, commercial governance requirements, and DP World’s ethical and risk framework.
Lead the Inland Container Terminal (ICT) Network
- Lead the strategy, performance and safe operations of the European ICT network, delivering best‑in‑class service, profitable growth and seamless connectivity between seaports and hinterland supply chains.
- Own end‑to‑end terminal performance, including P&L, capacity development, customer experience, regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
- Build strong cross‑functional alignment with rail, trucking, customs authorities, shipping lines and inland logistics partners to enable integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.
Drive Network Transformation
- Lead ICT and commercial network transformation through standardisation, automation and digitisation.
- Establish and enforce operating and commercial standards, ensuring strong data integrity, performance transparency and disciplined performance routines.
- Embed a continuous improvement mindset to enhance scalability, service reliability and customer outcomes.
What you bring
- Proven senior leadership experience in ports, terminals, inland logistics or complex infrastructure‑based commercial environments.
- A strong track record of delivering commercial growth and P&L ownership across multi‑site, multi‑country operations.
- Deep understanding of pricing, key account management, competition law and commercial governance.
- Experience leading integrated seaport–inland or intermodal networks is highly desirable.
- A collaborative, influential leadership style with the credibility to operate at executive and Board level.
- Passion for safety, performance, transformation and customer value.
Why DP World
DP World exists to make trade smarter, more resilient and more sustainable. We operate across six continents, connecting businesses to global markets and enabling economic growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of European trade infrastructure—combining scale, complexity and strategic impact.
Ready to lead commercial growth and inland connectivity across Europe?
Apply now and help us create the future of trade.
