Thomas Duret
Regional Sales Manager, SAFEGATE GROUP
Spent the last 8 years in the Middle East as Regional Sales Manager for 2 international companies. Specialist in Software and Airport Supply Industries. Fluent in French & English, I hold a Master's Degree from Le Havre University, France and I am studying a part-time MBA from Manchester Business School, UK.
Contact: thduret@yahoo.fr
Responsible for the Sales & Marketing of the Middle East area (territory of 10 countries). Based in Dubai office.
Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Safegate Group is a leading manufacturer of VDGS systems (Aircraft Parking Guidance Systems) and Airfield Lighting Equipments (Thorn Airfield Lighting).
2004 - 2008Siveco Group is a leading vendor of Maintenance Management Software (CMMS - EAM). Responsible for the sales & marketing for the entire region. Kuwait based. Direct reporting to the Group’s CEO.
2002 - 200416 Months Assignment
Dedicated to strengthening commercial ties between Kuwait and France. Providing of timely, relevant, customized business solutions to French firms coming to Kuwait and providing assistance to local Kuwaiti business partners sourcing the best products, services and technology France has to offer. Responsible for the sectors of Health, Financial Services, IT and Environment.
2002 - 20025 Months Master Internship
Took part in the replacement project of the Information System used by the In-flight Supply Chain Division. This system enables Air France to provide the 250 worldwide stopovers with the numerous disposables & equipments that are needed on board (trolleys, dishes, press, pillows ...).