Toshiba appoints dedicated manager for Saudi Arabia

According to Ahmed Khalil, Regional General Manager, Toshiba is keen on tapping into the immense potential of the Saudi market place, and this new appointment is part of an overall strategy to strengthen their presence in the Kingdom. "We are confident that until 2009, Saudi Arabia will witness an ever-increasing growth in the sales of portable computers. The extremely high purchasing power, the growing interest in new products and technology, and increased awareness levels jointly signal very bright prospects. The consumer market is currently the fastest growing segment, and Toshiba is well positioned to offer consumers the right products for their needs.

"We have just strengthened our presence in the Kingdom by appointing a senior sales and marketing person based and dedicated to the country. This move lends support to the growth in the market, and allows us to get closer to our consumers, partners and enterprise customers," he explained.

"With a work experience spanning 15 years, and areas as diverse as management, sales and business development, Samer Sayed brings a deep knowledge of different business models, product lines and supplies to Toshiba. He has built a strong network across various vertical industries and customers, and has a proven track record in the implementation of successful strategies. His key strengths are his interpersonal skills coupled with hands-on approach, and we look forward to his joining our team," Khalil said.

Prior to this appointment, Sayed was Country Manager - Personal Systems Group, HP, and has previously worked at t Systems Communication House Ltd, Modern Electronic Establishment, Saudi Arabian Computer Management Consultants (SACMAC) and Saudi American Bank (SAMBA). His experience spans the gamut of the IT business including sales, marketing, channel management and business development.

The Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a leading vendor for mobile computing solutions. Headquartered in Neuss, Germany, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toshiba Corporation, the world's eighth-largest computer and electronics company. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products and systems.