UAE-based Falcon Technologies International (FTI), a leading optical media storage specialist, has announced that its board of directors has appointed Michael Gutowski as its chief executive officer.

Gutowski brings on board over 20 years of experience in the optical media industry, including having been CEO of Infodisc Technology in Europe and developing the firm into one of the leading players in the region, said a statement from the company.

In addition to his executive positions, he has also served on the boards of Colonial Purchasing and Mediatech, and started his professional career in the entertainment industry working for Deluxe Video Services, it said.

Gutowski takes over from interim CEO Pascal Bosse, who moves away from operations and will now join FTI board and executive committee to represent the Investment and Development Office (IDO), FTI's largest shareholder, and to assist on strategic matters, it added.

The appointment of Gutowski underscores the commitment of the FTI Board and shareholders to continue supporting and developing FTI into a global leader in optical storage.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, chairman of the board of directors, said: “We are confident that under Gutowski leadership, our company will consolidate its position as the preferred supplier of high quality optical media solutions which cater to the requirements of demanding professional customers around the world.”

Gutowski said: “FTI is a well-respected brand name, producing quality products and with an excellent reputation within the optical digital media sector.”

“I am confident that the strong foundation created by the team in recent years can be built upon to increase FTI's presence and market share globally, and I very much look forward to leading such an exciting challenge,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service