Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), a leading value added distributor across the Gulf Region, has appointed James Harb as the company’s new General Manager.
Harb will oversee the company’s market expansion, revenue and channel strategy. Harb’s extensive background in overseeing and driving innovation and positive change and his ability to foster relationships and create synergy with regional customers will support the company’s growth across the Gulf markets.
Industry veteran
Harb brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience to GSM. He is well-versed in leading and managing organisational strategies, business transformation, and building partnerships and alliances. Harb has a proven track record of working in highly competitive local and international markets and driving product expansion, increasing revenues and improving profits.
Harb previously led Blue Tech Gulf’s sales and operation in the the Gulf Region. He also has extensive work experience at IBM Middle East, spending almost two decades across multiple leadership positions and was responsible for driving revenues and building the partner ecosystem.
Creating impact
Commenting on his appointment, Harb said, “I’m excited to lead GSD through this important phase of growth and believe we have a unique opportunity to make an impact in the regional market. I look forward to working alongside my team to offer compelling solutions that support our customer’s growth ambitions, particularly at a time of digitisation and huge regional transformation.”
GSD is a value added distributor (VAD) helping business partners extend market reach and business growth. GSD is the largest IBM VAD in the Gulf, and the sole distributor of adjacent technologies from Cloudflare. The company recently partnered with NetSuite to meet growing demand for Cloud ERP
