i2, one of the largest and most diverse mobile phone provider in the Middle East, has named Guy Sauvage as chief operating Officer for Middle East and Africa as part of its expansion strategy for 2008.

Sauvage has years of experience in business development and in leading globally respected firms in France, Greece, Hong Kong, Korea and Spain. 

He had previously held senior positions in large organisations such as Carrefour Group, Ikea Group, Auchan Group, Maxor supermarket and most recently at Gifi Group in France as the Chief Operating Officer. 

In his new role at i2, Sauvage will oversee and drive business development and ensure that organisational process and appropriate infrastructure are set in place to ensure i2’s success and growth.

i2 is investing heavily in ensuring that the most qualified individuals are an integral part of its growth, said a top company official.

Abdul Hameed Al Sunaid, CEO, i2 said Sauvage had a wealth of experience and knowledge in business development.

'We believe that a major part of i2’s achievements and growth rely on our leaders and we think Sauvage mirrors our endeavour in selecting experienced individuals. He is a strong addition to our team and we are confident he will take i2 to the next level,” Al Sunaid observed.

Sauvage had also worked as a consultant in the retail business for FF Partners Consulting where he started his career.

His extensive senior management expertise and ability to set up organisational structure to expand a company’s presence and reach has allowed him to obtain diversified knowledge in his field.-TradeArabia News Service