Xerox International Group assigns new general manager sales & marketing Middle East and Africa

'Xerox has always had a heritage in the region of industry leading technology and solutions. This was recently highlighted at our Innovate04 event in Dubai where the Middle East was the first region worldwide to launch our newest office machines. These form part of nearly 30 products introduced here this year alone,' commented Ben Gale. 'Additionally, we are expanding our customer-led consulting and managed services, both directly and through our network of world class partners.'

Ben Gale continued 'Our customers are demanding increased returns on investments from their IT suppliers. It is through this combination of people, process and technology that Xerox truly delivers. Where technology is now a commodity, information is the competitive advantage and the creator of value. Managing that is Xerox's core strength.'

Prior to this assignment Gale was Xerox Turkey sales director where he accelerated growth in the printer business by 300 per cent and in paper and supplies by 80 per cent. In an 11-year career with Xerox, Gale first worked with Xerox UK, in roles covering production printing and graphic arts, as well as facilities management. Ben holds a master's degree in information technology from Manchester University, U.K. and is a graduate of the Xerox 'Leading for the Future' program.