Nicolas Gauthier
About Nicolas Gauthier
Nicolas Gauthier serves as the CEO of DP World Peru and the Chairman of DP World Ecuador. He has extensive experience in port management, having held leadership positions at various organizations, including PortSynergy Projects and Générale de Manutention Portuaire.
Current Role at DP World
Nicolas Gauthier serves as the CEO of DP World Peru and holds the position of Chairman of DP World Ecuador. He has been in these roles since 2021, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in Peru and Ecuador. His leadership focuses on enhancing port efficiency and expanding DP World's presence in the region.
Previous Experience in Port Management
Prior to his current roles, Nicolas Gauthier was the CEO of DP World Ecuador from 2019 to 2021. He also held significant positions at PortSynergy Projects Group and Générale de Manutention Portuaire, serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, respectively, from 2013 to 2019. His experience includes managing port operations in various locations in France.
Educational Background
Nicolas Gauthier has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and Management from Ecole nationale des Travaux publics de l'Etat from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his studies at New York University, obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management in 1999. Additionally, he studied Finance and Management at École des Ponts ParisTech, achieving a Master's degree in 2008, and completed a Global Business Consortium in Organizational Leadership at London Business School in 2020.
Career Progression in Transportation and Port Authorities
Nicolas Gauthier's career includes significant roles in transportation and port authorities. He served as CEO of La Rochelle Port Authority from 2010 to 2012 and worked as a Transportation Counselor in the Cabinet of the Vice Prime Minister of France from 2008 to 2010. His experience spans various aspects of port management and transportation policy.