Lenovo CEO, Bill Amelio, makes first regional visit

The current growth of the region's different economic sectors, boosted by a new realism in the stock market, is a key indicator of the opportunities for international businesses and foreign investment, says William Amelio, CEO, Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's 3rd largest PC vendor.

Amelio's visit to Dubai on November 19th will start with his keynote address at the Lenovo Middle East CIO Conference at the Fairmont Dubai, followed by a series of meetings with customers and partners.

The investments in development projects are boosting the economy and creating opportunities for employment and driving the tourism sector. This is putting the Middle East region in the limelight on the global map and hence driving greater competition within the various industries.

"Over 200 million people in a region that is young, dynamic and emerging quickly as a key telecommunications and technology market means that Lenovo is focusing on the Middle East as an important and fast-growing market," Amelio said. "Such growth is also driving the technology sector, and means there is hardly any room for small players. It is for this reason that we have placed so much emphasis on the region in our work. We have chosen to rollout the new Lenovo brand in this region before most other world markets. Our focus on this important market is an enduring commitment."

Prior to taking on his role at Lenovo, Amelio was Senior Vice President of Dell Inc. and President, Asia-Pacific and Japan, before which he served in senior executive and operating positions at NCR Corp., Honeywell International Inc., AlliedSignal Inc. and IBM, including General Manager of Worldwide Operations for IBM's Personal Computing Division.