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Gulf Business Machines appoints new networking manager in Oman

  • Oman: Wednesday, August 12 - 2009 at 10:05

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) Oman - sole distributors for selected IBM products and services in Oman - announced the appointment of Youssef Fawaz to the position of networking manager to further strengthen its operations and partnerships in the country.

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  • Youssef Fawaz.
    Youssef Fawaz.
Fawaz brings with him a wealth of experience having worked in the Middle East for over 10 years.

In his new role, Fawaz will be responsible for leading the Information Networking & Site Services division within GBM Oman, where he will develop and implement service plans to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

In addition, Fawaz will deliver profitable business solutions with a quick return on investment to GBM's customers.

Olivier Mouries, Country General Manager for GBM Oman said:
"Fawaz's appointment is a confirmation of GBM continuous commitment to develop a strong local team dedicated to the Networking and Site Services business. Our customers require a local and highly skilled presence to design and implement long term solutions. GBM is currently involved in some major networking projects in Oman and it is imperative to continue growing the level of our local resources to meet our customer's expectations."


Prior to his GBM assignment, Fawaz worked with NCR Corporation in UAE as the regional sales director for Global Networking Solutions, where he developed the strategy guidelines and supervised the company's overall business development plans.

Previously, Fawaz worked in Oman as the IT divisional manager for Mideast Data Systems (MDS), a leading firm in consulting services and building solutions serving medium sized & enterprise businesses in the Middle East and GCC. His main achievement was positioning MDS Oman from a box mover to one of the top three IT companies delivering IT turnkey solutions within Oman market.

In addition, Fawaz held several key IT positions in Lebanon, where he launched and developed GSM operator, LibanCell's intranet and website as the team leader for the e-business committee. He was also the founder and general manager for Lotus Computers in Beirut.

Youssef Fawaz looks forward to work with GBM: "I am keen to be part of the growing team to share in the success of the company as it continues to further develop its strong and rapidly expanding product portfolio. Our customers are a key component to GBM's achievements and I look forward to continue strengthening our relationship to optimize their investments in IT for healthier business results."

Fawaz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Middle East Canadian Academy of Technology in Lebanon. He is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
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About Gulf Business Machines (GBM)
GBM is a leading IT infrastructure and service provider in the Gulf. The company has offices in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and in its home base, Bahrain. GBM was formed as a break-away unit from IBM, almost two decades ago, remaining the sole distributor for IBM excluding selected products and services in the GCC excluding Saudi Arabia; where a sister company operates. Cisco was added to its portfolio in 1999, and since 2003 GBM holds a Cisco Gold Partner status, the highest level of recognition in the GCC.

Since 2007, GBM has been present in Pakistan, where the company now operates three offices, one each in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore as an IBM Premium Partner. The operation holds a silver partner status with Cisco.

Today, more than 700 IT professionals comprise GBM working over a number of business units specialising in IBM technology, Cisco technology, integrated networking and site services, and professional consultancy services.

For further information, please contact:
Ilana Zacka,
Communications Manager
Gulf Business Machines
Tel: +973 17584333, Dir: +973 17584363

Vivian Gendy
Senior Account Executive
Weber Shandwick
Tel: +971 4 321 0077 ext: 1262

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