Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper is the Global SVP Ocean Freight at DP World Logistics, a position held since November 2023, focusing on building new ocean capabilities. Prior roles include Director of the Global Integration Management Office at CEVA Logistics, where leadership in integrating acquired companies took place from October 2019 to November 2023. Chris also directed major transformation efforts across CEVA's global operations, particularly the CargoWiseOne deployment. Earlier experience includes roles as Managing Director for Freight Management in the UK, Ireland, and Nordics at Panalpina World Transport and various leadership positions at Kuehne + Nagel, where responsibilities spanned regional sales, marketing, and operations. An MSc in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management was earned at Aston University between 2004 and 2007.