<p><span lang="en-AE">At DP World, we are reshaping the future of trade to make it more resilient, efficient and sustainable. As COO, Ports &amp; Terminals – Europe, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, reliable and profitable operations across our diverse European ports and terminals portfolio.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE">This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence at scale, leading transformation, and embedding consistent global standards across multiple terminals and countries.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Lead regional operations across Europe, ensuring world‑class standards in safety, service reliability, productivity and cost‑to‑serve performance.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Set and govern the regional operations strategy, providing strong direction, oversight and accountability to terminal leadership teams.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Own the regional transformation agenda, driving automation, digitisation and standardisation in line with the Global Operations &amp; Engineering (GOE) management system.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Establish and enforce operating standards, ensuring high levels of data integrity, performance transparency and disciplined operational routines.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Partner across the business with Commercial, Finance, HSSE, HR and Digital/IT to deliver customer commitments, optimise asset and capital strategies, and enable continuous improvement.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Support growth and integration, leading operational due diligence and post‑deal integration for acquisitions, expansions, greenfield and start‑up terminals to ensure rapid stabilisation and adoption of DP World operating standards.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE"><strong>What you bring</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">A strong track record of leading complex, multi‑site port or terminal operations at regional or enterprise level.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Proven experience driving operational transformation, performance improvement and standardisation across diverse geographies.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">Deep operational, commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to balance performance, safety and customer outcomes.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">A collaborative leadership style, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and build high‑performing leadership teams.</span></li><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span lang="en-AE">A passion for safety, excellence and continuous improvement.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Why DP World</strong></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE">At DP World, we think differently about trade. We move cargo, create opportunities and help economies grow. You will be part of a global organisation where scale, ambition and purpose come together,offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact across Europe and beyond.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Ready to shape the future of ports and terminals in Europe?</strong></span><br><span lang="en-AE">Apply now and help us deliver smarter trade for a better world.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>