From our roots in Sharjah to our international reach today, Gulftainer stands as a testament to the United Arab Emirates’ excellence in port operations as we’ve redefined what’s possible in our industry. Our operations span strategically across four nations, with terminals that consistently set new standards for efficiency and innovation.
To achieve best-in-class performance consistently across all our port operations and third-party logistics activities worldwide.
To enhance our reputation and performance as the industry’s most productive port operator and third-party logistics provider by delivering superior customer service that outperforms competitors across all our markets.
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President - Managing Director, Marine Logistics Services
Peter Verheijen is the Executive Vice President – Managing Director Container Division at Gulftainer, bringing over 25 years of experience in container shipping, logistics, and multimodal transport across Europe, Asia, North Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East region.
Before joining Gulftainer, Peter was the Vice President of Milaha’s Container Shipping Division in Qatar, where he led the carrier full portfolio including vessel operations, capacity management, network design, Trade pricing, sales, customer care, equipment control, and sustainability strategy.
Prior to that, he spent over two decades at CMA CGM in senior leadership roles, overseeing a fleet of 120 vessels and spearheading regionalisation, shortsea services, and alternative fuel initiatives. He also served as Deputy CEO and Board Member at Mercosul Line in Brazil, where he drove growth in sustainable cabotage and multimodal logistics.
Peter holds an MSc in Logistics and Maritime Operations and has a strong track record in operational excellence, innovation, and building customer-focused regional logistics networks.
Aju Abraham-Thomas is the Executive Vice President – Managing Director, Marine Logistics Services at Gulftainer, bringing nearly 25 years of leadership experience across marine services, port agency, liner operations, logistics and maritime solutions.
Recognised for leading business evolution in dynamic emerging markets with a sharp focus on execution and results, Aju has a proven track record of driving strategic transformation, scaling complex operations, and delivering commercial growth across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Over his career, he turned around businesses and established several new markets and trade corridors, especially for break-bulk, Ro-Ro, and integrated project logistics, positioning them for long-term growth.
Before joining Gulftainer, he held senior leadership roles at Wilhelmsen and GAC, two of the world’s leading maritime service providers, where he built high-performing teams and integrated ESG principles to achieve sustainable impact.
Aju holds a Master’s degree in Marine Sciences, a Diploma in Port Agency Operations, and professional certifications in Chartering, Maritime Law, and General Management & Leadership.
Passionate about people, June helps teams navigate challenges and build a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Her niche lies in growing and transforming organisations and the people who make it all happen. June is committed to driving our people strategy to unprecedented heights to establish Gulftainer as the premier employer in the industry.
Omar Rishi is the Executive Vice President – Chief Commercial Officer for the Ports & Terminals Division at Gulftainer, bringing nearly two decades of experience in shipping, ports, and logistics across Asia, Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East region.
Before joining Gulftainer, Omar served as Deputy Region Head and Chief Commercial Officer at CMA CGM’s Dubai Regional Office, where he oversaw commercial and strategic activities across 43 countries. He was instrumental in launching new shipping services and intermodal corridors and played a key role in the development of Khalifa Terminal in Abu Dhabi, establishing it as a strategic hub within the group’s global network.
As a global logistics and supply chain leader, Omar has a proven track record of opening new trade routes, and expanding landside logistics infrastructure, including trucking networks, depots and inland corridors. He also brings deep operational experience in dynamic emerging markets, where he has successfully managed the delivery of commercial, sensitive and humanitarian cargo.
He holds an MBA from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
In 2014, he moved to Saudi Arabia to launch the maintenance materials and chemical warehouse for Saudi Aramco & TotalEnergies JV at one of the world’s most advanced petrochemical refineries. He returned to the United Arab Emirates to focus on the commercial aspect of logistics, developing and executing supply chain solutions for Barloworld Logistics in the Middle East and Southern Africa, before leading as General Manager from 2018. Since then, he expanded the business, establishing and growing freight and logistics operations in four countries in East Africa.
Neeraj Agrawal is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in finance, investment strategy, business development and corporate leadership. He currently serves as an Executive Board Member of Gulftainer Group, where he plays a key role in guiding the company’s operations, business development global expansion and financing activities. Neeraj is also a senior leader within the Crescent Group, holding board and executive committee roles across Crescent Enterprises and Crescent Petroleum. His leadership has supported the group’s transformation across sectors such as ports and logistics, energy, engineering, and healthcare, while driving its growing portfolio of global venture capital investments.
Before joining Crescent Petroleum in 1990, Mohamad held key engineering and leadership roles across the Gulf. He served as Project Manager at Halcrow in Abu Dhabi. His earlier career included roles at Gulftainer, where he managed container terminal equipment and fleet operations, and at National Industries and Mother Cat Contracting Company in plant and site engineering capacities.
