DP World announced the appointment of Douglas Smith as Chief Executive Officer of DP World's operations in Canada. The company said that Smith will be responsible for executing DP World's vision in Canada, leading the company's portfolio of operations, and driving efficient, sustainable supply chain solutions for customers across North America. According to a release, Smith will be replacing Maksim Mihic, who will be assuming a new role as Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Engineering, Ports & Terminals for DP World in Dubai, UAE.

Mihic, who has been with DP World for more than 25 years, was instrumental in expanding DP World's operations in Canada. Under his leadership, DP World grew from a single container terminal (DP World Vancouver) to the larger operator in Canada, with a total of five terminal locations: Fraser Surrey, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert, Saint John and Vancouver, and sizable logistics operation at multiple locations. Smith brings almost 30 years of industry expertise backed by a distinguished career in international trade, shipping, and logistics.

He began his career with Sealand Service Inc. and has held key positions at Maersk, APM Terminals, and Global Ports Management, which have taken him to 17 different locations across six countries and three continents. Most recently, he served as Joint President and CEO of Mundra and Tuna Ports at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone in Mundra, India.