GEC NEWS WIREManal Abi Rafeh joins Fortinet’s regional office and is responsible for field- and channel-marketing across the Middle East and Africa
Fortinet has appointed Manal Abi Rafeh as its Regional Marketing Manager for the Middle East and Africa.
In her role as Regional Marketing Manager, Manal will oversee and execute all of Fortinet’s field- and channel-marketing initiatives in the Middle East and Africa regions that includes solidifying existing relationships with partners and customers, planning and executing marketing campaigns, increasing lead generation, maximizing return on investment, and identifying new business prospects. She will report to Yann Pradelle, Vice President, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Fortinet.
A thrilled Manal Abi Rafeh says, “The Middle East and Africa are highly competitive markets but there is plenty of scope for new business. I look forward to playing an integral part in Fortinet’s ongoing success in the region. My aim is to primarily increase Fortinet’s brand awareness, and ultimately increase revenue and market share in the region.
Prior to joining Fortinet, Manal worked at Blue Coat Systems managing marketing and distribution.
“We are delighted to welcome Manal to Fortinet. Her appointment fills the gap we had for a dedicated regional marketing manager,” said Yann Pradelle, Vice President – Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Fortinet. “She brings a wealth of regional field- and channel-marketing experience to Fortinet, and we believe she will play an important role in helping to continuously develop the Fortinet brand and our market presence.”
