DSI's Founder & Chairman
Founder & Chairman Tony P. Restall — globally known as “Mr. Free Zone” — is one of the world’s foremost Free Trade Zone specialists, with nearly five decades shaping FTZs and SEZs for governments, investors and developers. He helped launch Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, ran Ajman Free Zone as Managing Director, led Oman’s Salalah Free Zone as CEO, drove the build-out of Sharjah’s Free Zones, and spearheaded Nigeria’s first Oil & Gas Free Zone at Onne.
His advisory footprint extends to NEOM, Laos, Albania and Thailand. A trusted counsel to heads of state and former Financial Times FDI Magazine expert judge, he delivers across investment attraction, infrastructure, PPPs, Free Zone management, economic diversification and sovereign wealth creation.
North America
DSI North America - Directors
Anthony Racanelli is a construction and engineering professional with more than 30 years of industry experience overseeing complex projects across multiple sectors. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with contractors, engineers, architects, developers, government officials, and project stakeholders to successfully deliver projects ranging from infrastructure improvements to large-scale commercial developments.
Mr Racanelli's extensive technical knowledge, practical field experience, and collaborative leadership style have enabled him to navigate complex project challenges while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, efficiency, and results. His ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project execution has earned him a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and problem-solving.
Mr. Racanelli provides valuable expertise in construction planning, infrastructure development, project execution, and long-term implementation strategies designed to support sustainable economic growth and investment attraction.
Rex Lengyel brings more than three decades of experience in government operations, infrastructure protection, security management, project coordination, and public sector engagement. Throughout his career, he has worked on major government capital projects involving new construction, facility modernisation, transportation infrastructure, and critical public assets.
Mr Lengyel has collaborated with government agencies, engineering teams, construction professionals, and private sector stakeholders to support complex projects requiring strategic planning, operational oversight, and regulatory coordination. His experience includes work related to public facilities, transportation centres, infrastructure protection, risk assessment, and large-scale development initiatives.
His extensive background in government operations and project implementation provides valuable insight into the planning, execution, and long-term sustainability of major economic development projects. He contributes expertise in stakeholder engagement, infrastructure planning, operational coordination, and strategic development.