Leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International opens in Dubai

"Dubai has become the world's fastest growing business hub. It is an excellent focal point for the Middle East and a vital as well as convenient crossroads between Europe and Asia," commented Zenith Chairman Richard Hall.

Zenith has appointed hydrogeologist and project manager Adam Beresford-Browne as Regional Manager - Africa, Middle East and Asia. He moved to Dubai earlier this year and is already seeking to make two additional appointments.

"I was spending most of my time on projects around the Arabian Gulf and in Pakistan, so it made great sense to move directly to the region," explained Adam Beresford-Browne. "Many of our clients are local companies, but Dubai is also becoming the regional centre for an increasing number of multinationals with whom we have longstanding relationships."

Zenith has major plans for its Dubai operations. Its offices in the Airport Free Zone allow for considerable further expansion and the forthcoming diary already includes three landmark events:

• Inaugural reception on 7th November 2007.

• BevME Congress on 23rd and 24th January 2008 for owners and senior managers of beverage businesses in the Middle East.

• Food and drink management and technical workshops in conjunction with Gulfood on 25th and 26th February 2008.

"Dubai is a major step in our internationalisation programme and we are keen to develop ever stronger partnerships with our clients throughout the region," concluded Richard Hall.