Samir Chaturvedi

Inspired & excited by the future and Gen-Next | Collaborator | Mentor | Board Member — Economic Zones & Port Ecosystems, Ports, Logistics

40.9 yrs experienceInternational Trade & Development

May 2024Added yesterday

The move

MoveNoatum Logistics → APM Terminals

TitleCEO & MD ADPG Logistics Cluster & Noatum Logistics → Chairman of the Board, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (APMT Pipavav)

LocationBarcelona → Gujarat

Career arcLong-term resident

Cross-border moveYes · Spain → India

Native languageHindi

Years in UAE31.3

Total experience40.9 years

APM Terminals headcount10,001+ employees

APM Terminals industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

APM Terminals HQThe Hague, ZH

APM Terminals founded2004

APM Terminals typePrivately Held

Career arc

CEO & MD ADPG Logistics Cluster & Noatum LogisticsNov 2024 — Dec 2025
Noatum Logistics· Barcelona, Spain
Chairman of the Board, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (APMT Pipavav)May 2024 — Present
APM Terminals· Gujarat, India
Chief International Business OfficerMar 2022 — Present
AD Ports Group· United Arab Emirates
Advisor to Group CEOJun 2021 — Dec 2022
AD Ports Group· United Arab Emirates
Member of the Board, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (APMT Pipavav)Nov 2020 — Present
APM Terminals· Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chief Executive Officer, KizadMay 2018 — May 2021
AD Ports Group· United Arab Emirates
Chief Executive OfficerMay 2018 — May 2021
KEZAD Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
President & Director, Orangecrest LLCAug 2014 — Feb 2017
Jafza· Charleston, South Carolina, United States
President & Director, Jafza South Carolina LLCAug 2014 — Feb 2017
Jafza· Charleston, South Carolina, United States
President & Director, Jafza Americas IncAug 2014 — Feb 2017
Jafza· Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Board Director, Gazeley Holdings UK Ltd.Aug 2009 — May 2012
Jafza· London, England, United Kingdom
Sr. Vice President, Economic Zones WorldOct 2008 — May 2018
Jafza· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Director, Jafza International FZEJun 2008 — Jan 2013
Jafza· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Executive Vice President, Europe, Central Asia and Indian Sub Continent, Jafza lnternationalNov 2007 — Oct 2008
Jafza· UAE
Vice President, Business Development Jafza International and General Manager Port Klang Free ZoneJun 2005 — Nov 2007
Jafza· UAE & Malaysia

Education

Annamalai University
P.G. Diploma · Marketing1985 — 1987
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
AMDP · Real Estate Development2013 — 2014
Punjab University
Graduation · Public Administration1980 — 1983
CILT Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
P.G. Diploma · Supply chain management2001 — 2003
INSEAD
Finance Management Program · Valuation, M&A and Financial Structuring2009 — 2009
IoD Institute of Directors
Directors development programme · Corporate governanceNov 2019 — Nov 2019
Kendriya Vidyalaya
1967 — 1980

Languages

Top skills

Team BuildingStart-upsLogisticsReal EstateLeadershipBusiness Development

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 e

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