BIO

With career spanning three decades, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem brings a wealth of leadership experience to the boardroom. Previously as chairman of Dubai World, he established and led diverse businesses, including Nakheel and Istithmar World. He oversaw the rapid development of the Jebel Ali Free Zone into a business park of more than 7,000 companies. As Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, he has been at the forefront of the company’s international expansion. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Temple University. He is a board member of the Dubai Executive Council and Dubai Economic Council, as well as a non-executive director of Asteco LLC.