Ericsson, a world leader in communications technology, has appointed Mohamad Dergham as the new head of Ericsson North Middle East region, in a move to accelerate the transformation towards the Networked Society in the region.

Rafiah Ibrahim, president of Ericsson Middle East, said: “Mohammed’s extensive experience gives him the relevant market competence and experience to drive Ericsson’s position in North Middle East to new heights. We have every confidence in his abilities to successfully lead his team and drive market presence in this dynamically developing marketplace.”

Dergham said: “This is an exciting time to be taking up the reins in a region that has been home for several years. North Middle East represents a key market for Ericsson with myriad opportunities, which we will seek in the coming year and beyond. Ericsson is committed to realizing the Networked Society, and I am passionate to work with our customers in the Levant area and committed to further making this connected future  jointly a reality today in this growing region.”

Dergham takes the new position after several years as Ericsson’s country manager in Iraq, giving him a strong understanding of the new geographical territory that he will oversee, a statement said.

Having been with Ericsson since 2001, he has held several positions within the company and in the region, it added. – TradeArabia News Service