Tiemen Meester
DP WORLD SAW REVENUES OF US $ 17bn
IN 2002 . IT ACCOUNTS FOR 23.8 % OF DUBAI ’ S GDP
Automated vehicle – revolutionary BOXBAY storage system away from the combustion engine where possible .
He says that over the next five years , the company will replace 1,100 diesel tractors with electric alternatives – almost half of the current global fleet .
“ I ’ m optimistic we can significantly reduce emissions over the next five years ,” says Meester . Despite all the pressure and disruption of the last few years , Meester shows no signs of losing passion , despite his 30-year career .
“ I ’ m an eternal optimist ,” he says . “ When I wake up , and the sun shines , I feel great because it ’ s a new day .”
Tiemen Meester
TITLE : CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER COMPANY : DP WORLD INDUSTRY : LOGISTICS
Meester has worked in the logistics industry for 30 years , and has experience on large scale multi-port acquisitions , greenfield and brownfield port projects , and logistics responsibility over a large portfolio of ports and terminals .