Dubai, Feb. 13 -- Dubai's global ports and logistics operator DP World has replaced its group chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, following disclosures about his past communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a statement on Friday, February 12, the company announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as chairman of its board of directors and Yuvraj Narayan as CEO, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.

The statement made no mention of Sulayem but said the leadership changes would support sustainable growth, strengthen global supply chains and reinforce Dubai's position as a leading international hub for trade and logistics.

Sulayem had served as chairman and CEO since 2016 and played a ...