Samir Chaturvedi

CEO

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates40 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led international business expansion at AD Ports Group.
  • Transformed KIZAD into a major economic zone.
  • Chairman of the Board at GPPL, focusing on governance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Logistics and Business Development Executive with extensive experience in economic zones.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentLogistics ManagementLogistics

Other Skills

Business PlanningCommercial Real EstateContract NegotiationCustomer AcquisitionEntrepreneurshipForecastingIndustrial Real EstateInfrastructureInfrastructure ManagementInternational TradeLeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsNegotiationReal EstateReal Estate Economics

About

I genuinely enjoy working with people — it’s where I find the most energy and inspiration. Over four decades, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing individuals across ports, logistics, automotive, and infrastructure in diverse global settings. Every relationship and experience has shaped the person I am today. At AD Ports Group, I lead international business expansion, working with a passionate team to build global businesses, partnerships and long-term value. In 2025, I also oversaw the integration of Noatum Logistics into ADPG — restructuring the logistics business and establishing a new leadership team to take it forward. As the Chairman of the Board of GPPL (an APMT company), my focus is assisting/ guiding the management, as well as ensuring governance, accountability, and ethical leadership — a distinct and deeply fulfilling role that brings together strategic oversight and stakeholder value creation. It’s also been a privilege to contribute to the development of two key growth engines of the UAE, the SEZs of Jafza and KEZAD, playing a small part in the evolution of this country — a place I proudly call home. At this stage of my career, I’m focused on making time count: staying engaged, nurturing relationships, and contributing meaningfully — whether by sharing what I’ve learned, learning from others, or supporting impactful initiatives. I value joy, curiosity, and adventure, and aim to spend my time and energy on what truly matters, living fully and generously.

Experience

Noatum logistics

Chief Executive Officer

Nov 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Barcelona, Spain

Apm terminals

2 roles

Chairman of the Board, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (APMT Pipavav)

Promoted

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Member of the Board, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (APMT Pipavav)

Nov 2020Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Non Executive Independent Director

Ad ports group

3 roles

Chief International Business Officer

Promoted

Mar 2022Present · 4 yrs · United Arab Emirates

Business DevelopmentInternational TradeLogistics Management

Advisor to Group CEO

Jun 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · United Arab Emirates

Chief Executive Officer, Kizad

May 2018May 2021 · 3 yrs · United Arab Emirates

Kezad group

Chief Executive Officer

May 2018May 2021 · 3 yrs · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

  • KEZAD Group (earlier called KIZAD) the integrated trade, logistics and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi. Spanning over 550 sq km, is one of the fastest growing economic Zones in Middle east, home to over 1500 companies covering key industry segments like, Food, Healthcare, Agritech, Polymers, Advance Manufacturing, Metals, Chemicals, Logistics and Automotive. Over 3 years Samir helped transform KIZAD intio a formidable zone in the region and a major contributor to abu Dhabi Economy.

Jafza

8 roles

President & Director, Jafza Americas Inc

Aug 2014Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

President & Director, Jafza South Carolina LLC

Aug 2014Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

President & Director, Orangecrest LLC

Aug 2014Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Board Director, Gazeley Holdings UK Ltd.

Aug 2009May 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Director on the Board of Gazeley Holdings UK Ltd

Sr. Vice President, Economic Zones World

Oct 2008May 2018 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Director, Jafza International FZE

Jun 2008Jan 2013 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Executive Vice President, Europe, Central Asia and Indian Sub Continent, Jafza lnternational

Nov 2007Oct 2008 · 11 mos

  • Jafza International

Vice President, Business Development Jafza International and General Manager Port Klang Free Zone

Jun 2005Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Zim integrated shipping services

Project Director, Organisation Restructuring

Jul 2004Jun 2005 · 11 mos · Israel & Hong Kong

A.p. moller - maersk

3 roles

General Manager and Director on the Board, Maersk Logistics UAE, Oman & Qatar

Jun 2002Jul 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Board Director, Maersk Concorde Airfreight India Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2000Jan 2004 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Country Manager/GM Maersk Logistics India

Jun 1998Jun 2002 · 4 yrs

Dhl

General Manager, Lemuir Group (now a part of DHL)

Jun 1990May 1998 · 7 yrs 11 mos · India

Maruti suzuki

Manager sales, Automotive

May 1985Jun 1990 · 5 yrs 1 mo · India

Education

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

AMDP — Real Estate Development

Jan 2013Jan 2014

Institute of Directors (IoD)

Directors development programme — Corporate governance

Nov 2019Nov 2019

INSEAD

Finance Management Program

Jan 2009Jan 2009

CILT Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

P.G. Diploma — Supply chain management

Jan 2001Jan 2003

Annamalai University

P.G. Diploma — Marketing

Jan 1985Jan 1987

Punjab University

Graduation — Public Administration

Jan 1980Jan 1983

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Jan 1967Jan 1980

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