Dimension Data Appoints New Managing Director for Gulf Region

Nov. 24, 2009 - PRLog -- Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dimension Data, the $4.5 billion specialist IT solutions and Services Company, has named Mr. Nader Atout as their new Managing Director for the Gulf region. In his new role, Mr. Atout will be responsible for overseeing the company’s business and operations in the Gulf region and developing a roadmap for future growth of the business.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Georges Hannouche, Chairman, Dimension Data Gulf, says, “Nader has been an integral part of our growth and success not only in Dimension Data but in Data Processing Systems (DPS) as well in this region.  He has the expertise and a proven track record in developing and executing corporate strategies, industry analysis, business development, marketing and operations of the business. As part of his role, Nader will be responsible for all business activities within the Gulf Region which includes Dimension Data’s focus on profitable growth and client experience.  Nader will add tremendous value to our business and partnerships and with his leadership and operational experience he will also strengthen our team further.”

Prior to being promoted as Managing Director, Nader held positions as Sales and Marketing Director in Dimension Data Gulf and as General Manager (ICT Division) in Data Processing Systems (DPS) for over 5 years. He has been an important part of the Dimension Data’s expansion in the region since the company acquired a majority stake in Data Processing Systems in early 2008. In his new role, Nader will continue to report into Dimension Data’s Middle East and Africa Group.

“I am honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of driving Dimension Data’s future growth in the region,” says Mr. Nader Atout, Managing Director – Gulf Region, Dimension Data. “As Managing Director, my priority is to build and strengthen our team, improve customer and partner relations and service and provide a thrust to the company’s growth in the region. I look forward to working closely with our entire team, partners and customers to expand our business further.”

Dimension Data has an established track record of delivering world-class ICT services and solutions throughout the world and provides clients with a full spectrum of Support Services that deliver return on current IT investment.

“It is our ongoing commitment to provide clients with a world-class service experience. In my capacity as Managing Director for the Gulf region, I hope to replicate Dimension Data’s high global service delivery model by focusing on client experience,” Mr. Atout adds.


Dimension Data has over 11,000 employees globally and is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner in 29 countries and a Microsoft Gold Partner on five continents. The solutions and services offered by Dimension Data in UAE include: Network Integration, Network Security, Converged Communications and Advanced Infrastructure.


About Dimension Data
Dimension Data plc (LSE:DDT), a specialist IT services and solution provider, helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, converged communications, security, data centre and storage, Microsoft and contact centre technologies, and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions.  www.dimensiondata.com

For further information:
Mechelle Buys du Plessis
Dimension Data, UAE
Tel:  +971 44 33 1749
Fax:  +971 44 35 5612
Mobile:  +971 50 881 4832
mechelle.duplessis@mea.dimensiondata.com