CEO Antwerp - Ports & Terminals at DP World

Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Stakeholder Management, Digital Innovation, Labor Relations, Supply Chain Management, Financial Performance, Executive Leadership, Change Management, Compliance, Safety Culture

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

About the role At DP World, we are transforming global trade to create opportunities and improve lives around the world. As CEO Antwerp, you will lead one of our strategic terminal and logistics operations in Europe, driving operational excellence, sustainable growth, innovation and customer value in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This executive leadership role combines strategic vision with operational leadership. You will shape the future of the Antwerp business, strengthen key stakeholder partnerships and inspire a high-performing, inclusive and safety-focused culture. The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on international supply chains while leading experienced multidisciplinary teams across terminal operations, logistics and support functions. How you will contribute * Define and execute the long-term strategy for the Antwerp business in alignment with regional and global priorities. * Lead the overall business performance, including full P&L ownership, sustainable growth and operational excellence. * Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and governance requirements. * Strengthen strategic relationships with customers, partners, port authorities, government stakeholders and industry representatives. * Drive operational efficiency, digital innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across terminal and logistics activities. * Lead and develop an engaged, diverse and high-performing leadership team and workforce. * Champion collaboration, inclusion, accountability and employee wellbeing across the organization. * Partner constructively with employee representatives and unions to maintain positive labor relations. * Represent DP World externally as a trusted ambassador for the business, our values and our long-term ambitions. * Ensure clear communication and alignment with regional leadership and key stakeholders. What you will bring * Extensive senior leadership experience within ports, terminals, logistics, maritime, supply chain or another asset-intensive environment. * Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to deliver business growth and financial performance. * Deep understanding of operational excellence, safety, compliance and stakeholder management in a complex environment. * Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and creating an inclusive, people-centered culture. * Confidence building trusted relationships with customers, government bodies, unions and strategic partners. * Excellent communication, influencing and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges. * A strategic and forward-thinking mindset, combined with hands-on leadership capabilities. * Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, logistics, finance or a related field; an advanced degree is an advantage. * Fluent English communication skills; Dutch language skills are considered a strong plus. Why join DP World? At DP World, diversity, inclusion and collaboration are at the heart of how we work. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. Join us in shaping the future of global trade and logistics. Compensation DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package. About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW To Change What's Possible For Everyone

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision and operational performance of DP World's Antwerp business, including full P&L ownership and sustainable growth. Foster strong relationships with port authorities, government stakeholders, and unions while driving digital innovation and safety.