Rado Antolovic returns to new role in DP World Group
Dubai, UAE, 19 June 2013: Global marine terminal operator DP World today (19 June) announced the appointment of Rado Antolovic as the Managing Director of its subsidiary, specialist ship services company P&O Maritime.
Mr Antolovic starts his new role with immediate effect and will oversee the development of the company in three core business areas - Government Services; Port Services and River Barging and Minerals.
He returns to DP World after previously working as Managing Director for DP World's Russian, Black Sea and CIS operations, and as Managing Director of DP World Constanta, the largest container terminal in the Black Sea, between 2007 and 2011.
More latterly he was Managing Director/CEO for JSC group in Novorossiysk, Russia.
Announcing the appointment, Group CEO, DP World, and Chairman P&O Maritime, Mohammed Sharaf, said: "We are delighted to welcome Rado back to DP World. Following a review and restructure of P&O Maritime with a renewed focus on its three core business areas, his skills and over 35 years of experience in the sector will help steer a new course for the company under his stewardship."
Rado Antolovic, Managing Director, P&O Maritime, said: "The P&O brand has a rich history and heritage and coupled with the reputation of DP World I believe we have great business opportunities ahead across our markets. The scope of our operations - from Australia, the Middle East and Europe to Latin America provides a firm base on which to build. The expertise, dedication and technical skills of our people are our key asset and I look forward to working with my colleagues to take the business forward."
With over 35 years in the shipping and port industry across the world, Mr Antolovic has led corporate and terminal operations in Hong Kong, Malta, Italy and Australia. A former CEO of Asia Container Terminals in Hong Kong, COO at Malta Freeport terminals and General Manager of APL Mediterranean region in Italy he brings a wide and varied breadth of knowledge and expertise to his new position.
Earlier in his career during the 1990's he worked for Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) in Sydney and was Operations Director for Union Shipping of Australia. He holds degrees in transport business, naval engineering and naval architecture, and a valid Master Mariner A1 unlimited certificate.
About P&O Maritime
P&O Maritime provides specialist maritime service solutions through its ownership, operation and management of a fleet of vessels designed for customers' specific long term requirements. Following a restructure, the head office is now located alongside DP World corporate headquarters in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE. The company has been operating in the industry since the 1960's developed since that time into a diversified shipping service provider to both Governments and industry.
About DP World
DP World has a portfolio of more than 65 marine terminals across six continents(1), including new developments underway in India, Africa, Europe, South America and the Middle East.
Container handling is the company's core business and generates around 80% of its revenue. In 2012, DP World handled more than 56 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units). With its committed pipeline of developments and expansions, capacity is expected to rise to more than 100 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
DP World has a dedicated, experienced and professional team of 28,000 people serving its customers around the world, and the company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 19 consecutive years.
(1) As of June 2013.
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