17 July 2006

Leading international services company, Serco, has appointed Andrew Barker as Operations Director - Integrated Services, Serco Middle East, and as General Manager, Serco Gulf LLC.

A joint venture between Istithmar and Serco, Serco Gulf has been providing integrated service solutions in Dubai and the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) facilities since September 2002.

In line with Serco Middle East's plans to expand their Integrated Services business in the region, Barker brings with him over 15 years experience in the Property and Facilities Management industry having delivered related services to many Fortune 500 and public sector companies in over 20 countries.  His in-depth knowledge of developing and delivering integrated service solutions will help to further develop and expand Serco Middle East's full capabilities as the principle infrastructure services company in the region.

Commenting on his new role, Barker stated: "Serco has been developing the range of services that we provide in the Middle East since our inception in 1947.  The scale of property development in the region necessitates a range of infrastructure management services beyond those that the property and Facilities Management industry has traditionally delivered.  Serco's broader service capability means that we are uniquely placed to be able to respond to the market need and we are leveraging global experience, not just western best practice to achieve this." 

Barker's recent positions have included National Director for Corporate Property Services at Jones Lang LaSalle in India and Hong Kong where he established their Facilities Management business in a number of countries throughout Asia.  Barker was then appointed as Regional Director Asset Services for Cushman & Wakefield based in Singapore where again he helped establish their regional Facilities Management business in 14 countries in Asia Pacific. He has worked in Asia for the past 9 years.

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Notes to Editors:
About Serco Middle East
Serco's track record, expertise and innovative approach has led to many successful collaborative ventures in the region. We offer every project our expertise in managing change and our proven management processes for delivering continuous performance improvement. Having been in the region since 1947, we possess extensive experience in consulting, outsourcing and systems integration.

We provide safe, efficient air travel with our air traffic services; we protect borders and improve business communications utilising smart technology; we add value to property investment through our facilities management consultancy; we enhance people's lifestyle by managing and maintaining their buildings.  We bring service to life.

Serco Middle East - overall management of Serco's business in the Middle East;

Serco - IAL Ltd - Operating across 82 sites around the world, Serco has strength in depth across all aeronautical disciplines. Uniquely, Serco is the only non-state organisation that authorises the issue of Air Traffic Control Officers' licences on behalf of the International Civil Aviation Organisation signatory nations.

Serco Innovation FZ LLC - From design concept to full operations, we provide strategic facilities management and business solutions consultancy solutions; bringing to life some of the Gulf's most iconic developments. 

Serco Gulf LLC - A joint venture with Istithmar, Serco has been providing property, estates and facilities related integrated service solutions since 2002. We are the only integrated service provider in the Gulf region to achieve accreditations to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996 and OHSAS 18001.

International Aeradio (Emirates) LLC, UAE - Founded in 1947, IAL has successfully delivered technological solutions to a large number of ministries, government agencies and commercial enterprises, offering clients comprehensive services from concept to commissioning.

Aeradio Technical Services WLL, Bahrain / Qatar - A joint venture with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, ATS has been delivering technology solutions for over forty years. Operating across a broad spectrum of high technology specialisations, our strategic alliances allows for advanced solutions from concept to commissioning.

About Serco Group Plc
Serco is an international service company, which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.

We improve services by managing people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the public.

Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner with a solid track-record of providing assured service excellence.

Our people offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors

We provide safe, efficient air travel with our air traffic services; we protect borders and improve business communications utilising smart technology; we add value to property investment through our facilities management consultancy; we enhance occupants' lifestyle by managing and maintaining their buildings. We bring service to life.

For more information, visit www.serco.com

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