Overview
- DP World said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned as group chairman and CEO effective immediately, with Essa Kazim appointed chairman and Yuvraj Narayan elevated to group CEO.
- British International Investment said it welcomed the leadership change and signaled it would continue its partnership, while Canada’s La Caisse indicated the company had taken appropriate measures after earlier pauses.
- US Justice Department documents show extensive emails between Jeffrey Epstein and bin Sulayem over multiple years, including sexually explicit content.
- A 2009 email referencing a “torture video” drew scrutiny from US lawmakers, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said unredacted files identify bin Sulayem as the recipient.
- Following the announcement, DP World removed bin Sulayem’s profile from its website and his LinkedIn account was deactivated, as the company emphasized continuity under longtime executive Narayan.