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Executive Team
Steering DPIA Towards Global Industrial Excellence
At the Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA), our leadership team is the driving force behind its strategic vision and operational excellence. Committed to making DPIA a globally competitive industrial hub, each member brings expertise in infrastructure development, industrial growth, international trade, and policy execution.
Together, they ensure that DPIA becomes a world-class manufacturing, logistics, and innovation hub, attracting global investors and businesses.
Our Board of Directors exemplifies the vision for a thriving, future-ready Dighi. Their leadership drives key initiatives—from advancing infrastructure and strengthening local industries to creating sustainable growth opportunities. Through their commitment, Dighi is positioned to become a beacon for global investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Meet the Executive Team Shaping DPIA's Future
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Driving DPIA’s Business Growth & Investment Strategy
The CEO plays a crucial role in positioning DPIA as a top investment destination for global businesses. Focused on economic growth, revenue generation, and industrial expansion, the CEO ensures that DPIA remains financially robust and attractive to global investors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investment Promotion: Develops targeted investment strategies to attract MNCs and industrial giants.
- Revenue Growth: Ensures DPIA’s financial sustainability through effective land lease models, SEZ incentives, and investment models.
- Brand Positioning: Establishes DPIA as a leading global industrial zone, aligning with global standards and best practices.
- Economic Development: Works with government agencies, trade associations, and think tanks to drive policy innovation and industrial incentives.
- Smart Industrial Innovation: Encourages adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, AI-driven logistics, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Ensuring Operational Excellence at DPIA
The COO leads DPIA’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that all industrial parks, logistics zones, and infrastructure projects are executed efficiently. The role focuses on service excellence, infrastructure quality, and industrial facilitation to provide a seamless investor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management: Oversees utilities, roads, power grids, water supply, and effluent treatment plants.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Manages DPIA’s logistics corridors, warehousing zones, and port connectivity.
- Smart Industrial Township Development: Ensures DPIA integrates plug-and-play facilities, smart infrastructure, and digital solutions.
- Sustainability & Green Development: Implements waste management, water conservation, and renewable energy projects.
- Investor Facilitation & Services: Works closely with industries to resolve operational challenges and ensure smooth business operations.
Chief Investment & Strategy Officer (CISO)
Spearheading DPIA’s Investment and Growth Strategy
The CISO is responsible for global investor engagement, industrial cluster planning, and business growth strategies. This role ensures DPIA remains a competitive and high-value destination for investors across sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investment Roadmap: Develops strategies to attract FDI, private equity, and global industrial investors.
- Sectoral Development: Identifies high-growth industries for manufacturing, R&D, logistics, and innovation hubs.
- Incentive Structuring: Works with policymakers to offer tax benefits, subsidies, and special investment incentives.
- Global Outreach & Trade Missions: Represents DPIA in international business summits, trade delegations, and industrial expos.
- Collaboration with SEZs & Industrial Parks: Integrates DPIA into global value chains and regional industrial ecosystems.
Chief Digital & Innovation Officer (CDIO)
Accelerating DPIA’s Digital Transformation & Smart Infrastructure
The CDIO ensures that DPIA remains at the forefront of Industry 4.0, AI-driven logistics, and digital infrastructure. This role oversees the adoption of smart technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Industrial Zones: Develops smart manufacturing clusters with AI, IoT, and robotics integration.
- Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience: Ensures DPIA has world-class cybersecurity frameworks and digital governance.
- Smart Infrastructure Development: Implements automated logistics, digital twin technology, and predictive maintenance for industrial parks.
- Industry-Academia Collaboration: Works with universities to develop AI, blockchain, and deep-tech skill development programs.
- Data-Driven Policy Making: Uses big data analytics and AI insights to optimize industrial and logistics efficiency.
Chief Sustainability & Green Energy Officer
Leading DPIA’s Green Industrial Transformation
The Chief Sustainability & Green Energy Officer ensures DPIA is a global leader in sustainable industrial development, focusing on carbon neutrality, green energy, and circular economy principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Renewable Energy Integration: Implements solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects within DPIA.
- Circular Economy & Waste Management: Develops zero-waste manufacturing models and industrial recycling initiatives.
- ESG & Sustainable Business Practices: Ensures industries at DPIA comply with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
- Smart Water & Energy Conservation: Introduces efficient water management, effluent treatment plants, and smart grids.
- Climate Resilience & Industrial Compliance: Develops low-carbon industrial solutions and green building standards.
Building DPIA Into a Global Industrial Powerhouse
Engage with Our Visionary Leaders
Connect with Us: Discover the esteemed members of our Executive Team and learn how their vision and expertise are driving Dighi’s transformation. Join us in shaping a future of growth, sustainability, and global leadership for Dighi. Together, we can empower the state and usher in a new era of progress and innovation.
Dighi is the Bridge
Between
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Global North and the Global South.
Global Trade Council Partnerships
- Australia China Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Seafood Industry Council (AISIC)
- Australia India Free Trade and Seafood Industry Advisory Group (AIFTSIAG)
- Australia Qatar Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Saudi Arabia Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Turkiye Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia UAE Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia USA Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Singapore Chamber of Trade, Commerce, and Industry
Economic Forum 2025
- What Sets Global South Economic Forum 2025 Apart
- Why Attend the DPIA's Global South World Economic Forum
- Global South World Economic Forum Gala Dinner
- Global South World Economic Forum Agenda
- How DPIA Makes An Impact
- Building a Legacy – DPIA a Catalyst For Change
- DPIA Economic Forum Event Package
- DPIA Economic Forum Partners
Membership
Policies
- Semiconductor Fabless Policy 2025-2035
- Data Centre Policy 2025-2035
- Information Technology Policy 2025-2035
- Multimodal Logistics Policy 2025-2035
- BPO and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025-2035
- New and Renewable Energy Policy 2025-2035
- Biotechnology Policy 2025-2035
- Pharmaceuticals Policy 2025-2035
- DeepTech, AI, and Data Centre Policy 2025-2035
- Electronics Policy 2025-2035
- Export Development Policy 2025-2035
- MedTech Policy 2025-2035
- Film and Media Policy 2025-2035
- FinTech Policy 2025-2035
- EdTech Policy 2025-2035
- Events and Tourism Policy 2025-2035
- Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2025-2035
- Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025-2035
- Fisheries Policy 2025-2035
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2025-2035
- Dighi Startup Policy 2025-2035
- Dighi Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Manufacturing Policy 2025-2035
Governing Councils
- Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
- Digital Transformation and Innovation Council
- Export and International Trade Council
- Finance and Investment Council
- Infrastructure and Real Estate Development Council
- Intellectual Property and Innovation Council
- Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization Council
- Sustainability and Climate Action Council
- Transport and Connectivity Council
- Urban Infrastructure and Housing Council
- Workforce Development and Skilling Council
- Public Utilities and Civic Services Council
- Governance and Transparency Council
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About
The is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to establish Dighi as a key player in international economic collaboration, focusing on strategic partnerships with nations like USA, Europe, Australia, African Union, KSA, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE across vital sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. Our goal is to integrate lessons from successful global economic models, adopting best practices to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. We aim to enhance economic prosperity and diversification, contribute to societal progress, and promote sustainable economic practices. By leveraging Dighi’s unique position, strives to drive substantial economic growth, spur innovation, and solidify Dighi’s stature in the international economic arena, resonating with the government’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected economy.