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Scotland, United Kingdom

Jan 2024 , Position within the group of companies expanded to become an Business advisor / consultant to Menastore Technology , This includes the Saud Saadi Sons Company based in Saudi Arabia , included was , Commercial development , Supply Chain , logistics and structural group setup , marketing as well as budget and product planning Started the process to open a new company within the " SSS " group in Saudi Arabia an new company " Keyto Saudi Arabia " Maintain all Vendor and factory relationships while developing the Keyto brand within the region from supply chain to all support and service requirements assist in the appointment of key staff within the group , sales / support levels

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Appointed as General Manger of Menastore Technology in March 2021 , Menastore Technology was a setup company from start , Introduced and Managed 3rd party warehouse / logistics within the UAE and all business structures to enable the company to trade within the UAE and Gulf regions conducted Product development with Key ODM/OEM manufactures to create a range of Products under our Own " Keyto " Brand name , some of theses agreements were for exclusive designs for the Entire Gulf July 2021 went into production of our first POS handheld terminal , with the official launch within the region was September 2021, appointed Key Partners within certain Gulf regions to market our developing Keyto product range March 2022 concluded the launch of 2 models of Keyto Data Collection PDA unitsJan 2023 Completed the Design and Launch of the Keyto Android POS Desktop all in one system Oct 2023 introduced the 1st designs of the new Keyto Lifestyle product range

United Kingdom/South Africa

Audiomotion Electronics is a lifestyle-focused technology company, owner of the Audiomotion range and exclusive distributor of the Audiovox ranges USA. Premier distributor of a wide range of innovative mobile audio and video products as well as multimedia solutions and navigation systems. Key business partners include JLR, Ford/Mazda, General Motors/Vauxhall, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota. The company imports and distributes products to and from the UK, Middle East, China and South Africa. • Led, managed and grew the business from its inception in 2001, including opening additional offices in Cape Town and Durban. Brand trademarked in EU/China/SA/Saudi.• First company to launch mobile video solutions in South Africa• Concluded first OEM deal with JLR South Africa to supply video solutions to their vehicles plus an agreement to design video solutions for the launch of the Jaguar XJ in mainland China and supply Land Rover solutions.• Successfully negotiated agreements to a number of OE companies in SA e.g. Hyundai, Toyota and Marinda to supply Video and aftermarket solutions and Navigational and Video products to GM (Hummer 3)• Sold Tier One electronics to Mustek Ltd in 2008; conducted buy-back in 2010, appointed IPO in Taiwan/China as logistics and procurement office • Negotiated a number of key strategic partnership agreements with leading Chinese design manufacturers to produce an entire exclusive range of consumer electronics. • Launched first Wireless Light sound system, appeared on the Gadget Show in the UK • Concluded agreement a Agent for BREO range of products• Extended services to JLR SA to SLA logistics agreement • Re-focused the business from distribution platform to import company, adapting to market conditions• Reintroduced new Automotive Range under the Audiomotion Brand• Launched first Audiomotion branded ADAS systems

South Africa/United Kingdom

Rectron UK LtdA South African-based global ICT distributor sourcing best of breed products both from Rectron’s SA (Division of Mustek Limited) headquarters and internationally; working with some of the most renowned technology brands in the world including Samsung, Toshiba, Intel, Microsoft and Canon. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Appointed as a Board Member of Rectron Ltd to develop international business. Rectron was a subsidiary of Mustek and also listed on the JSE (Johannesburg) Stock Exchange• Set up and managed the business in the UK plus key involvement in setting up and launching Rectron in Australia• Secured significant consignment agreement with semi-conductor manufacturer such as Twin Moss, one of the leading players within the Semi-Conductor market which allowed Rectron UK to trade on a daily global price• Mustek Ltd investment into Office Shore Subsidiary office was returned in full at the end of Year 2 having Local banks in the support of the venture prior to leaving Rectron UK to set up Tier One Electronics

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Mustek is a Taiwanese-based, Chinese-owned manufacturer of electronics with Mustek Electronics a leading IT distribution company.( publicly traded on the JSE stock exchange ) Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Negotiated distribution rights for international brands including Compaq, Epson, Citizen and Fujitsu• Built and developed sales teams and product managers around each international brand• Conducted all Forecasts , logistics , stock management , Group budget and targets• Developing Corporate Channel structures within Group enabling new market growth • During this period Mustek International operated as a separate division within Mustek Ltd

1993 - 1995 Sales Director1991 - 1993 Sales Executive & Sales Manager1988 -1991 Head of Technical Operations1987 - 1988 Head of Warehousing