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John Killian

VP | Head of Finance | Freight Forwarding | DP World | Chartered Management Accountant
14.4 yrs experienceLogistics & Supply Chain
Jul 2023

The move

MoveJAS Worldwide → DP World
TitleFinancial Director → VP | Head of Finance | Freight Forwarding | Africa
LocationSouth Africa → Dubai
Cross-border moveYes · South Africa → United Arab Emirates
Total experience14.4 years
DP World headcount10,001+ employees
DP World industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
DP World HQDubai, Jebel Ali
DP World typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. VP | Head of Finance | Freight Forwarding | AfricaJul 2023 — Present
    DP World
  2. Financial DirectorAug 2021 — Mar 2023
    JAS Worldwide· South Africa· Full-time
  3. Financial DirectorOct 2019 — Aug 2021
    Tigers Limited· Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa· Full-time
  4. ConsultantOct 2018 — Oct 2019
    KFML Holdings (PTY) Ltd
  5. Chief Financial Officer - AfricaNov 2013 — Jul 2018
    Ornua· Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa
  6. Assistant Vice PresidentNov 2010 — Apr 2013
    Kensington Management Group, Ltd.· Cayman Islands

Education

Top skills

Business AnalysisAccountingCertified Public Accounting (CPA)FinanceInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Coaching

About

As the Global Head of FF Finance for DP World, I lead the financial strategy and operations for one of the world's leading logistics and supply chain management companies. With over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, I have a proven track record of delivering financial excellence and driving business growth. I am a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and a member of The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. My expertise includes financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. I am passionate about leveraging data and analytics to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making. I am also committed to fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration within my team and across

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