Dubai, UAE, 21 June 2009: Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has appointed Ramzi Fawaz as Senior Manager, Human Resources, Middle East and Africa.

In this position, Fawaz will work closely with the Amadeus' Commercial Organisations' General Managers, Market Management and Business Solutions Management teams and provide them with operational and strategic HR support.

"Fawaz brings on board a thorough understanding of successful global HR practices with a wealth of local insights. His experience will further support Amadeus' growth through recruiting experienced and skilled talent who are capable of spearheading the company's expansion plans in the region," commented Fernando Cuesta, Executive Director, Middle East and Africa, Amadeus

Fawaz joins Amadeus from Impact BBDO Group, a multinational communication consultancy agency where he held the position of Group Human Resources Manager. Fawaz's professional experience also includes a successful international stint as Human Resources Manager in Toronto, Canada with Magna International, a leading multinational automotive supplier.

Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada, Fawaz holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and a Masters degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management from University of Montreal.  He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

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Amadeus is the chosen technology partner for providers, sellers, and buyers of travel. The company provides distribution, IT and point-of-sale solutions to help its customers adapt, grow and succeed in the fast changing travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance companies and tour operators), travel sellers (travel agencies) and travel buyers (corporations and travellers). Solutions are grouped in four solution categories - Distribution & Content, Sales & e-Commerce, Business Management and Services & Consulting.

Amadeus has central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters & marketing), Nice (development) and Erding (Operations - data processing centre) and regional offices in Miami, Buenos Aires and Bangkok. At market level, Amadeus maintains customer operations in 76 countries covering more than 215 markets.

The company is owned by WAM Acquisition, whose shareholders are BC Partners, Cinven, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa. Amadeus employs over 8,500 employees worldwide, representing 105 nationalities.

More information about Amadeus is available at: www.amadeus.com

Contact details
Priscilla Stanley/ Mohammed Kharroubi
ASDA'A Public Relations
P O Box 28063
Dubai, UAE
Tel : (971 4) 3344550
E-mail: p.stanley@asdaa.com / m.kharroubi@asdaa.com

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