Arnab Ray
About Arnab Ray
Arnab Ray serves as the General Manager of Commercial & Strategy at DP World, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in logistics and business development, with a background in engineering and finance.
Work at DP World
Arnab Ray serves as the General Manager of Commercial & Strategy at DP World, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on the commercial aspects of logistics solutions, which encompass ports, inland container depots (ICD), rail, warehousing, and value-added services. He leads the deployment of capital from a $3 billion logistics infrastructure fund, a collaboration between DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). His responsibilities include overseeing mergers and acquisitions, as well as identifying and executing greenfield projects based on business requirements and commercial viability within the Indian Subcontinent.
Education and Expertise
Arnab Ray holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Jadavpur University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the Indian School of Business, completing his studies in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in commercial strategy and business development within the logistics sector.
Background
Prior to his current role at DP World, Arnab Ray accumulated extensive experience in various leadership positions within the logistics and consulting industries. He worked as the Business Head (AVP) at Apollo LogiSolutions Ltd for five months in 2018 and served as Head of Business Development at Adani Logistics Limited from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles include Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Senior Analyst at The D. E. Shaw Group, where he gained valuable insights into corporate strategy and finance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Arnab Ray has been involved in significant projects related to business transformation and digital transformation. He has participated in startup accelerator programs, contributing to innovative approaches in the logistics sector. His focus on mergers and acquisitions, as well as greenfield project execution, highlights his commitment to enhancing commercial viability and operational efficiency in the Indian Subcontinent.