– UAE, Dubai – DP World today announced the appointment of Robert Woods to its Board of Directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2014.
Mr. Woods will replace retiring director Cho Ying Davy Ho who has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of DP World since 30 May 2007. Cho Ying Davy Ho will retire effective 1 January 2014.
“I warmly welcome Robert to the Board. His considerable experience in our industry will be of great value to the organisation as we continue to drive our business forward with strong governance and sound counsel, focused on delivering shareholder value. I very much look forward to working with him.” said Board chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.
He added: “It has been a privilege to have Davy (Cho Ying Davy Ho) on the Board. I would like to thank him for his valuable contribution to the successful strategic development of our business over the past six years.
About Robert Woods
Robert Woods, CBE is the Chairman of P&O Ferries & DP World Southampton. He was formerly the Chief Executive of P&O Steam Navigation Company and a Non-Executive Director of Cathay Pacific. Robert currently holds a Non-Executive Directorship at John Swire & Sons and Caledonia Investments.
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