Posted on June 14, 2023
“We take pride in the achievement by the young participants of this key milestone in their successful learning journey. We at DP World are keen to follow the path by preparing the next generation of leaders, who can contribute to company’s upward trajectory with enhanced energy and knowledge to maintain our industry leadership position and take it to the next level. The wise leadership of the UAE is keen to take advantage of the country’s rich talent across all the key sectors of the economy. DP World has always been instrumental in attracting and empowering Emirati talent through a highly professional system that helps shape them into leaders in trade and logistics”.
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem„
DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has celebrated the completion of Supply Chain Management diploma by 17 Emiratis at one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools, as part of their ongoing ‘20Xel Leaders Programme’.
The RSM SCM (Supply Chain Management) diploma, from the Netherlands-based Rotterdam School of Management, followed an 18-month study that consisted of 8 modules taking the best parts of a master’s degree in a hybrid learning environment. The last model was particularly interesting to the graduates, held in Rotterdam where participants also visited different locations of ports and logistics businesses. Located in Europe’s busiest port and the epicentre of international trade, RSM provides first-hand knowledge on global supply chains which drives its world-renowned expertise and research.
The participants included 6 female and 11 male aspirants. The 20Xel Leaders Programme is a long-term UAE national talent development programme that aims to accelerate the development and growth of Emirati talent through a series of world-class development and performance opportunities. It has become part the success story of the company, shifting from being a local port operator to a global logistics solutions provider, with talented young Emiratis contributing significantly to the making of an industry leader that DP World is today. The graduation ceremony was held at DP World’s Head Office in Jebel Ali.
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said: “We take pride in the achievement by the young participants of this key milestone in their successful learning journey. We at DP World are keen to follow the path by preparing the next generation of leaders, who can contribute to company’s upward trajectory with enhanced energy and knowledge to maintain our industry leadership position and take it to the next level. The wise leadership of the UAE is keen to take advantage of the country’s rich talent across all the key sectors of the economy. DP World has always been instrumental in attracting and empowering Emirati talent through a highly professional system that helps shape them into leaders in trade and logistics”.
Maha Al Qattan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, said: “By providing real-world experience and training, 20Xel is developing some of our brightest people. I’m excited to see how their careers progress with us. Congratulations to all 20Xelrs members who received their Business and Supply Chain Management diploma from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Executive Education, one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools”.
“The 20Xel Leaders Programme is developing a new generation of leaders, by giving them real-world projects and training that will equip them for the future for our business and beyond. I will be watching their growth with pride and interest”, added Al Qattan.
People development has been a key area of focus for DP World, creating a strategic skills development process and the 20Xel programme to recruit the brightest of UAE nationals for future leadership roles.
