Amr Eid has joined Gulf Bridge International (GBI), operator of the Middle East’s highest capacity fiber optic network, as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Eid has over 20 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries having worked for companies such as BT Global Services, HP, and Raya.
Prior to joining GBI, Mr. Eid served as Vice President of PCCW Global (Hong Kong Telecom) out of their Dubai office.
“Mr. Eid’s experience and capability will be true assets as GBI continues to grow our customer base, already becoming amongst the largest and most diverse in the region,” said Ahmed Mekky, Board Member and CEO of GBI. “As we look globally, continuing to grow our network past Europe and India, his position will prove to be integral to our expanding operations.”
“I am honored that GBI has placed their trust in my ability to take GBI commercial operations to new horizons,” commented Amr Eid. “With a great team and a record of achievements, GBI is on a fast track to meeting significant revenue targets supported by a solid sales pipeline, cutting edge technology, and a network that offers unmatched diversity in the region. I am keen to continue GBI’s work in driving our sale revenues, targeting further strategic partnerships, creating value added services to increase depth and breadth of our service offering, and above all, develop close relationships with our partners and customers”.
Mr. Eid has an impressive industry track record having won many recognitions and awards regionally and internationally over the span of his successful career.
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About Gulf Bridge International
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) is a private company dedicated to connecting all the nations of the Gulf region to one another and to the rest of the world, using the latest fiber optic technologies. The GBI cable is developed and owned by GCC investors who are building this strategic infrastructure to serve the entire region. GBI intends to be the carrier’s carrier of choice for traffic to and from the Gulf, facilitating social and economic growth in the region. GBI’s cable system will provide telecom operators and other communications companies, both in the region and globally, with greater choice, value, diversity and resilience. For more information, please visit www.gbiinc.com
Source: www.gbiinc.com
