Middle Eastern Credentials

Over 30 years experience of living and working in the Middle East. Early RAF deployments to the area were followed by key military roles with the US Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force during the Gulf Campaigns. The career in industry largely focused on Middle Eastern Business Development, initially selling military C4I across the Region, then heading air systems sales to the Gulf States, and culminating in representing the entire portfolio of a leading Europen Aerospace, Defence & Security company to the Saudi Air Force, Government and Industry.

Relevant Experiences, Expertise and Skills:

• Close relationships with pivotal decision-makers
• Associations with the Military, Security Forces, Govt Organisations, Research Institiutes, Universities and local Industry
• Knowledge of the Arab Culture and Language
• Understanding of the people
• Practical knowledge of the business practices in the Region
• Ability to identify partners and create JVs