Reuters appoints new senior company officer for the Middle East and North Africa

He is succeeding Michael Kuli, who has served as the Managing Director of Reuters Gulf since November 1999.
Mr. Paufique joined Reuters France in 1988 based in Paris. He then took on several positions in Sales and Sales Management and was nominated Marketing Manager France in 1994, before moving to Luxembourg as Country Manager in 1997. In January 2001, Mr. Paufique was nominated Reuters Senior Company Officer for the East Mediterranean and North Africa region, based in Nicosia, where he was responsible for a total of 200 employees.

The new Reuters MENA region resulting from the merger of the former Gulf and East Mediterranean & North Africa entities will employ about 340 Reuters' staff, in the information, solutions, consulting and media institutions, with the UAE serving as the main hub for its operations.

In his new position, Mr. Paufique will be responsible for expanding the company's diverse business activities across 23 countries, and enhancing its local and regional support for banks, financial and media institutions.

"This region has enjoyed strong growth over the past few years as far as the information and technology industries are concerned. Our business in the Gulf remains as solid as ever, thanks to the loyalty of our valued customers who continue to be at the heart of our business decisions.'' says Mr. Paufique.

"Profound changes in the way people and companies use the vast amount of information available to them in their day-to-day business are happening. As the General Manager of the new unit, I will lead the Reuters team to strengthen our strategic partnerships with our clients in order to achieve unparalleled service in the coming years. One of my main objectives will be to develop and enhance a culture focused on service and customer satisfaction."

"I am very much looking forward to working with our clients and business partners in the region to establish how Reuters can help enhance their day to day operations and simplify information and transaction workflow."

A Frenchman, Mr. Paufique holds a degree in Engineering from L'Ecole Centrale de Lille and is a Post Graduate Business School Degree from L'Institut Superieur de Gestion- Paris.