New UK CEO Starts Work at DP World

Ernst Schulze has taken up the reins as DP World’s UK Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Chris Lewis, who is retiring after 36 years in the ports industry.

Mr Schulze joins the global trade enabler’s UK operations, overseeing the Southampton and London Gateway container terminals, the Logistics Park at London Gateway and Community Network Services (CNS), which provides customs clearance and digital logistics services. He has moved from Ecuador where he has been heading up the development of DP World Posorja, the first deep-water port in the South American nation, which will sit adjacent to a 100 hectare logistics zone. He has also held senior port and logistics roles in Brazil, the Philippines, France, at the Port of Felixstowe and in the Netherlands.

Chris Lewis, the outgoing UK CEO, DP World, said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside so many brilliant customers and colleagues over the years. I have had a great time and i’m proud of everything we’ve achieved! I wish Ernst and the whole of the DP World group every success over the coming years.”