Jason Varsamidis

Jason Varsamidis was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of DP World Asia Pacific effective October 2026, leading the company's portfolio of ports, terminals and logistics businesses across 22 geographies with more than 12,000 employees. In this strategic role, he focuses on driving regional strategy and operational performance, strengthening end-to-end supply chains and expanding DP World's integrated logistics capabilities.

Varsamidis holds a Master of Applied Finance and is an executive graduate of the Maritime Academy in New York. His educational foundation includes a Diploma of Terminal Operations from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and credentials from the Securities Institute of Australia. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Wollongong.

Career history

• Chief Financial Officer, DP World Asia Pacific (2020–2026) — played central role in shaping regional strategy, investment planning and business performance
• Chief Financial Officer, DP World Australia (2013–2020) — seven-year tenure overseeing mergers and acquisitions, business development, infrastructure projects and operational improvement initiatives
• Regional Treasurer, Manager Operations Projects (Infrastructure) and National Manager Business Strategy at P&O Ports
• Director, DP World Adelaide — led the operation during the period leading up to its 2012 sale

Varsamidis joined DP World (then P&O Ports) in 1997, bringing nearly three decades of experience across port operations, logistics, finance and infrastructure investment. During his tenure, he has overseen many performance improvements and 'business turnaround' projects, while the company transformed from having an infrastructure focus to providing a client-focused, dedicated container stevedoring service.

What Jason Varsamidis could bring to CEO and Managing Director at DP World Asia Pacific: His lengthy tenure and internal promotion reflect his proven ability to navigate complex regional operations, manage large-scale M&A and infrastructure projects, and drive operational turnarounds. His finance background, combined with operational expertise across multiple markets and port facilities, positions him to integrate logistics capabilities and accelerate regional growth while maintaining financial discipline in one of DP World's key growth engines.