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September 21, 2008, United Arab Emirates - Emirates announced that Nabil Sultan has been appointed Senior Vice President (SVP) for Commercial Operations in Europe; Adnan Kazim SVP - Commercial Operations for the Gulf, Middle East and Iran; and Salem Obaidalla SVP - Commercial Operations for Africa, West Asia & Indian Ocean.
September 21, 2008, Paris, France - Cerruti SAS announced the appointment of Florent Perrichon as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cerruti, the fashion house headquartered in Paris. Florent Perrichon takes over from Philippe Cleach who leaves the group to pursue other interests.
September 20, 2008, United Arab Emirates - Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. has appointed Bernhard Haechler as vice president for its hotels and resorts in the Middle East and India in addition to his role as general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai.
September 17, 2008, New Brunswick, N.J., USA - Johnson & Johnson announced that Christine A. Poon, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Worldwide Chairman, Pharmaceuticals Group, has announced plans to retire on March 1, 2009.
September 17, 2008, United Arab Emirates - The American Hospital Dubai, one of the leading private healthcare institutions in the UAE and GCC, has confirmed the appointment of Richard Larison as the new Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
September 17, 2008, United Arab Emirates - Rasmala, a leading regional investment banking firm, announced the appointment of Mr. Tamer Bazzari as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Alkhayat comes to Tharawat with a wealth of professional experience spanning some 22 years which he spent in Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), which he joined in February 1987 and his career took him to become Media, Events and Community Relations Officer. He also joined Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) in September 2005 for three years as Senior Manager Corporate Communications. Mr. Alkhayat is a holder of several degrees and qualifications in corporate communications and media, and has attended numerous training courses in Bahrain and overseas covering different aspects of journ
September 12, 2008, United Arab Emirates - Philip Barnes, Regional Vice President, announced appointment of Kent Cooper as Vice President, Regional Hotel Sales for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa.
September 4, 2008, San Francisco, Ca., USA - Visa Inc. announced the appointment of Bill Sheedy as President, North America.
September 4, 2008, Paramus, N.J., USA - Movado Group, Inc. announced that company founder Gedalio Grinberg plans to retire as Chairman of the Board at the end of fiscal 2009.
August 30, 2008, San Juan, Puerto Rico - After 12 years with Banco Santander S.A. and 6 years as Country Head of Santander Puerto Rico, Mr. Jose Ramon Gonzalez resigned as President and CEO of Santander BanCorp and of Banco Santander Puerto Rico.
August 30, 2008, Auburn Hills, Mi., USA - BorgWarner has named Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl to the post of Chief Technology Officer. He succeeds Mark Perlick who retired after ten years in the company.