Suhail Al Banna, 56, UAE national, is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World Middle East and Africa Region. He was formerly the Company’s Executive Vice-President – Technical from February 2007 to June 2008. He was a part of the world of information technology for 20 years and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the latest technology trends and developments, vis-à-vis the management and control of ports and terminals. A graduate of San Diego State University, USA, he also enhanced his management proficiency and expertise through participation in Executive Training and General Management Programmes at well-reputed institutions, viz. Kellog Business School and Harvard Business School, respectively. Whilst he continues to function as a Board Member of ATI,Philipines, his involvement in DP World’s present and future business development is now more global.
In 2008, he was appointed Senior Vice President – Government Relations, DP World and is based at the organization’s Head Office in Dubai. He is a Member of the Board of DP World Dakar in Senegal since 2008. In 2012, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Tejari Solution, a JV company established between Tejari World and Bravo Solution. He has been with the Board of Tejari since 2007.
In November 2013, he was appointed SVP&MD DP World Middle East & Africa Region. He was also appointed to the Board of various companies of DP World Middle East & Africa, many of which as the Chairman.
