REGIONAL ROUND-UP
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Martin Professional Middle East’s Nabil Assidi; GSL Professional names Ruby Habib as Managing Director; Masstech’s Will Pitt; Qvest Media’s Philipp Glänzel and Peter Nöthen; AVIXA announces the results of its 2021 Board of Directors and LSC elections.
INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS THE LATEST MOVERS AND SHAKERS ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST. AVIXA has announced the results of its 2021 Board of Directors and Leaders Search Committee (LSC) elections. Martin Saul, CEO of ICAP Global, has been elected as Secretary Treasurer of the Board. Also elected are Jatan Shah, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer, QSC, and Brad Sousa, CTO, AVI Systems. The LSC also appointed Tobias Lang, CEO of LANG AG, and Alexandra Rosen, Director of Venture Forward for GoDaddy, to AVIXA’s Board of Directors and reappointed Cathryn Lai, Senior VP and General Manager of the US, Scientific Games, Digital. “AVIXA’s Board of Directors bring their diverse talent and perspectives from around the world to shape the vision of the association and pro AV industry at large,” commented David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, Chief Executive Officer of AVIXA. GSL Professional has named Ruby Habib as its new Managing Director. The appointment
comes after the sad and unexpected death of former Managing Director, Adrian Curtis. Having worked for the Dubai-based distributor for the past three years, Habib brings extensive sales experience to the role. GSL Professional President, Faegh Fowzi, hailed Curtis as “extraordinary at what he did during his tenure at GSL” and sent his thoughts and prayers to Curtis’ family. Fowzi also expressed his confidence that Habib will be able to step up to the role and continue Curtis’ legacy. Martin Professional Middle East has appointed Nabil Assidi to the role of Maintenance Engineer. “I share my excitement to be part of Martin Pro-ME and I hope the coming days will show my enthusiasm and thrill to contribute to the success of this group of companies,” Assidi said. Assidi brings nearly 15 years of experience in electrical engineering to his new role. Masstech has appointed Will Pitt as Head of Sales for EMEA. “In sales, you have a unique
opportunity, and a responsibility, to open new doors and influence and deliver new outcomes – this is what excites me,” commented Pitt. “We work in one of the most exciting and progressive industries in the world and I feel privileged to be a part of it.” Qvest Media has appointed Philipp Glänzel as General Manager and CTO for its Dubai office. Glänzel joins the team alongside General Manager and CSO, Ahmad Al Kayal, who will continue to lead the company’s sales activities as a longstanding manager. “With our constantly growing key role as a technology specialist, we are in demand to strengthen our management team at all levels,” commented Peter Nöthen, CEO of the Qvest Media Group. “With Philipp Glänzel’s know-how, we are opening up new potentials and further expanding the degree of innovation and local expertise in the MENA region.” www.tpmeamagazine.com
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