The AD Ports Group, based in Abu Dhabi, has appointed a new CEO. Afif Saif Al Yafei is taking over the helm of the port and logistics group from Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, who has been at the helm since 2014.
The Abu Dhabi-based port and logistics group AD Ports Group has appointed Afif Saif Al Yafei as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, who had led the company since 2014.
Al Yafei joins from Taqa Transmission, where he most recently served as CEO. He has more than 20 years’ leadership experience in the infrastructure, energy supply and industrial sectors. At Taqa Transmission, his responsibilities included the expansion of the asset portfolio and a comprehensive investment programme.
Prior to this, Al Yafei held various senior positions at Tabreed and Adnoc Gas. He also sits on the boards of several companies. His previous responsibilities have included corporate development, international expansion and digital transformation.
His predecessor, Al Shamisi, played a key role in guiding the development of the AD Ports Group from a regional port operator into an internationally active port and logistics group. The company now has a presence in more than 50 countries across five continents and operates 40 terminals.
