New position supports Global Knowledge’s evolving training
business, growing product portfolio, and expanding geographic
presence
Riyadh (KSA) – April 13, 2010 – Global
Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training,
announces the appointment of Melad Ghabrial as Director of
Worldwide Product Management. In this new position, Mr. Ghabrial
will be responsible for working with the executive team and
regional product management to evolve and execute Global
Knowledge’s comprehensive product strategy across its worldwide
operations. He will also focus on strengthening Global Knowledge’s
relationships with its leading technology partners including Cisco,
Microsoft, and VMware as well as developing new relationships to
enhance its IT and business skills offering.
“Our goal is to meet the training needs of our customers,” said
Brian K. Branson, Global Knowledge president and CEO. “We’ve
created this dedicated worldwide function to ensure our products
continue to be aligned with market demand and to help us manage our
growing and evolving business. Melad has the experience and the
expertise we need, and I am delighted that he has accepted this
role.”
Mr. Ghabrial brings a depth of experience in systems engineering
and product management gained over 25 years in senior positions
with leading technology companies. As the founder of Synergy
Professional Services in 1998, Mr. Ghabrial and his team built the
company into a leading provider of IT skills in the Middle East.
When Global Knowledge acquired Synergy in 2007, Ghabrial continued
to successfully lead Global Knowledge MEA operations, including the
launch of a thriving business skills curriculum.
“I am honored to accept this worldwide role,” said Melad
Ghabrial. “As a market leader, Global Knowledge delivers
first-class content, leading-edge learning platforms, and blended
learning solutions to its customers. Our commitment to a strategic
world view marks a milestone for our partners and customers who
will further benefit from our ability to meet the learning
requirements of a global community.”
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About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is
the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more
than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training
and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco,
Microsoft, Nortel, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement,
and leadership development. We deliver via training centers,
private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to
choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs
and learning services.
Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people
worldwide. Corporate headquarters are in Cary, N.C., with Canadian
headquarters in Toronto, and EMEA headquarters in London. The
company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson,
Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at http://www.globalknowledge.net/.
Contact – North America
Nancy Enloe
Director, Marketing Communications
(919) 460-3267
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com
Contact – Europe
Rene van der Zeeuw
European Marketing Manager
+31 (0)30 – 60 89 460
rene.van.der.zeeuw@globalknowledge.net
Contact – MEA
Hesham Abdel Mohsen
Regional Marketing Manager MEA
+20 (0) 2 2290 2163 Ext.137
hesham.abdelmohsen@globalknowledge.com.eg