DP World has appointed Jason Varsamidis as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Varsamidis will lead DP World’s Asia Pacific portfolio of ports, terminals and logistics businesses across 22 geographies with more than 12,000 employees.
Varsamidis brings close to three decades of experience with DP World and its predecessor P&O Ports, which he joined in 1997.
He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of DP World Asia Pacific since 2020, playing a central role in shaping the region’s strategy, investment agenda and business performance, and previously served as CFO of DP World Australia for seven years.
Across his career he has overseen mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure projects and business turnaround programmes.
In his new role, Varsamidis will focus on driving regional strategy and operational performance, strengthening end-to-end supply chains and expanding DP World’s integrated logistics capabilities across Asia Pacific.
Group CEO Yuvraj Narayan described Varsamidis as a highly respected leader with deep understanding of the business and the markets in which it operates, noting that his track record and commercial acumen make him well placed to lead Asia Pacific as one of DP World’s key growth engines.
Varsamidis expressed commitment to maintaining momentum, delivering for customers and partners and advancing strategic priorities across the region.
