{
  "id": 14864354,
  "title": "DP World appoints Jason Varsamidis Asia Pacific Managing Director",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/dp-world-appoints-jason-varsamidis-asia-pacific-managing-director",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:56:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/dp-world-appoints-jason-varsamidis-asia-pacific-managing-director-162967.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SINGAPORE – DP World has appointed Jason Varsamidis as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Varsamidis will oversee the company's extensive network of ports, terminals, and logistics businesses across 22 countries, encompassing a workforce of over 12,000 employees. With nearly three decades of experience within DP World and its predecessor, P&O Ports, Varsamidis assumes the role after serving as Chief Financial Officer for the Asia Pacific division since 2020. Prior to that, he held the same position at DP World Australia for seven years, where he contributed to strategic planning, investment decisions, and business revival initiatives.\n\nIn his new position, Varsamidis will prioritize crafting a regional strategy, enhancing operational performance, and optimizing supply chains. His focus will also be on expanding DP World's integrated logistics capabilities to maximize value for customers. Yuvraj Narayan, DP World's Group CEO, expressed confidence in Varsamidis' leadership, highlighting his deep understanding of the business and the markets. Narayan stated that Varsamidis' appointment ensures continuity for the organization, aligning with their strategic objectives, customer-centric approach, and commitment to employee well-being.\n\nVarsamidis, in turn, expressed his enthusiasm for leading DP World in Asia Pacific. He emphasized the company's robust foundations, talented workforce, and promising opportunities in the region. Varsamidis pledged to collaborate with the leadership team and colleagues to sustain momentum, deliver value to customers and partners, and advance the company's strategic priorities. The appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer for DP World Asia Pacific will be addressed separately.",
  "summary": "Logistics firm DP World appointed Jason Varsamidis as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for its Asia Pacific regional operations",
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}