Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan

Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan serves as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for DP World's GCC Region, overseeing an integrated portfolio spanning ports and terminals, economic zones, digital technology and logistics solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and markets in the Upper Gulf. The appointment was made in February 2026.

Ahmad previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at DP World GCC from 2021 to 2026. He brings more than 23 years of international experience across Dubai, Washington DC, London and Hong Kong, spanning logistics, treasury, real estate and banking. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on International Finance from the American University and an MBA in Finance from Marymount University. He began his career as a Financial Analyst at the World Bank and has also worked for HSBC and Istithmar World.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, GCC Region at DP World (February 2026–present)
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at DP World GCC (2021–2026)
• CFO for DP World's Asia Pacific region in Hong Kong
• Deputy CFO at London Gateway in the UK
• Senior roles in Group Treasury and Business Development at DP World Corporate (2010 onwards)
• Financial Analyst at the World Bank

What Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan could bring to CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC: With a 16-year tenure at DP World spanning finance, treasury, and regional operations across three continents, Al-Hassan's transition from CFO to CEO positions him to translate deep financial discipline and capital allocation expertise into operational strategy. His background managing P&Ls across Asia Pacific and comprehensive understanding of GCC port economics, combined with his recent oversight of treasury, tax, and investment governance, equips him to drive integrated trade solutions while maintaining rigorous cost control across DP World's most strategically important region.