Hugh Cox

Chief Commercial Officer RAK Ports

Hugh Cox serves as Chief Commercial Officer for RAK Ports, leading the Group’s commercial strategy and international growth initiatives.

A senior ports and supply chain leader, Hugh brings over a decade of experience in global infrastructure, spanning ports, heavy industry, and complex logistics ecosystems. His proven track record in driving commercial expansion, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships continues to play a pivotal role as RAK Ports evolves into new industries and expands its presence across domestic and international markets.

Prior to joining RAK Ports, Hugh was Head of Commercial at DP World, where he spearheaded the Group’s expansion and supply chain initiatives across the APAC region, positioning DP World as a key trade enabler in emerging markets.

Since taking up the CCO role, Hugh has focused on diversifying trade flows and unlocking new import channels through SAQR Port, particularly for core minerals, and slag. Helping cement producers and industrial customers capitalize on the UAE’s most competitive cost per import tonne.

His leadership is instrumental in shaping RAK Ports next phase of growth through SAQR 2.0 and the wider free zone ecosystem.