Muralidharan Ramu
About Muralidharan Ramu
Muralidharan Ramu is a Senior Manager Finance at DP World in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in financial management across various international port operations. He has held senior finance roles in companies such as DP World and Overseas Port Management, and has a strong academic background in commerce and accounting.
Current Role at DP World
Muralidharan Ramu currently serves as Senior Manager Finance at DP World, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies. His role involves managing financial portfolios and ensuring compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Previous Experience at DP World
Prior to his current role, Muralidharan Ramu worked at DP World as Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2011. During this tenure, he was based at the Aden container terminal in Yemen, where he played a crucial role in financial management and operational oversight.
Professional Background
Muralidharan Ramu has extensive experience in finance and management, having held various positions in the Middle East. He worked as Financial Accounting Manager at GULF STEVEDORING CONTRACTING CO. LTD. from 2013 to 2014 and served as Financial Controller at Overseas Port Management Pte Ltd from 2015 to 2017. His career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to financial operations in the port management sector.
Education and Qualifications
Muralidharan Ramu holds a Master of Commerce from Annamalai University, where he studied Management Accounting, Company Law, and Costing from 1993 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras from 1988 to 1991. Additionally, he is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and has achieved ACMA (India) and CMA (USA) qualifications, reflecting his expertise in accounting and finance.
Achievements in Finance Management
Muralidharan Ramu has over ten years of experience in senior management roles, serving as a business partner to CEOs and advising Boards of Directors. He has led container terminal bidding processes, contributing to the expansion of operations from managing one terminal to three, with a combined volume of 2.20 million TEUs. His expertise in IFRS implementation has been instrumental in maintaining financial strength and achieving bottom-line results.