Media Systems Integrator Media Group International has strengthened its management team with three key appointments. The new recruits include Matthew Perman, who joins the company as Business Manager, and Mohamad Othman and Mohamed Makki Ibrahim, who both join MGI as Business Development Managers. A qualified chartered accountant, Matthew Perman was formerly with Sony Professional where […]
Media Systems Integrator Media Group International has strengthened its management team with three key appointments.
The new recruits include Matthew Perman, who joins the company as Business Manager, and Mohamad Othman and Mohamed Makki Ibrahim, who both join MGI as Business Development Managers.
A qualified chartered accountant, Matthew Perman was formerly with Sony Professional where he held various management roles. His extensive financial experience and his ability to provide commercial, contractual, analytical and management support at the highest level make him a valuable addition to the MGI management team. Alongside overseeing office operations in Dubai, Perman is also improving commercial decision making and working closely with MGIs sales team to offer advice on large scale bid submissions.
Mohamad Othman has an impressive track record in business development and strategic sales and marketing, having previously worked for broadcast systems integrator Qvest Media and broadcast connectivity supplier Al Mazroui ICAS. Othman has first-hand knowledge of many leading broadcast equipment brands and is ideally placed to help MGI develop opportunities in new media sectors. As Business Development Manager, he will concentrate on IPTV, OTT Broadcast IT solutions and Outdoor Display applications all of which are areas that offer MGI enormous potential for growth.
Mohamed Makki Ibrahim joins MGI from INC-Technology where he spent two years as Area Sales Manager. With more than 18 years experience in the broadcast industry, Ibrahim has extensive technical knowledge and a formidable understanding of broadcast infrastructure and workflow. In his current role he is building relationships with new customers and developing and maintaining strategic alliances with established broadcast manufacturers.
Paul Hennessy, CEO of MGI, says: These appointments will further strengthen MGIs capabilities in the Middle East region as we embark on our next stages of growth. As a company, MGI is committed to offering its broadcast and new media customers the very best help and advice on all aspects of their projects. Having staff of this calibre on our team is vital to our success and we are confident that Matthew, Mohamad and Mohamed will bring real benefits to the company and to our customers. We are delighted to welcome them to MGI.
Media Group International has over 35 years experience of systems integration in the Gulf region and represents many worldwide manufacturers. These include Avid Technology, Quantel, SeaChange, Leitch, Vinten Broadcast Ltd, Telestream, Vizrt and EVS Broadcasting. It also serves TV channels and networks, movie studios and network operators in the region, providing telecommunications, broadcasting, integrated systems and state-of-the-art security.
