Cisco Systems appoints Senior Marketing Manager for Gulf

Dubai, July 25, 2006: Cisco Systems has announced the appointment of Fadi Kachkouche as the senior marketing manager for Cisco Gulf and Pakistan region.

"I am pleased to introduce Fadi, who brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to Cisco that will be essential to achieve our ambitious expansion plans and goals. Fadi will be overlooking the marketing practice on both strategic and operational levels for UAE, North Gulf and South Gulf . Additionally, Fadi will also be supporting the Pakistan Team in FY07," said Mr. Samer Alkharrat General Manager of Cisco Gulf.

Kachkouche has more than 15 years in regional marketing and advertising experience some of which was with Publicis Graphics, Motorola, Gallup International and most recently with Optimedia where he held the position of General Manager covering the UAE and in the Gulf region.

"I am happy to be part of a very dynamic organization that is at the fore front of technology; these are exciting times for Cisco as they are growing big and fast in this region, I have always liked technology and the way it positively affects our lives. The team here is so energized, it is nice being part of it"Kachkouche commented.