Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, has appointed Michael Bayer as president of its field operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Bayer will lead the region’s sales and operations and will work with customers to deliver Avaya's advanced unified communications, IP telephony and contact centre solutions across EMEA.

Bayer joins Avaya from Motorola, where he was vice-president and general manager for Motorola EMEA’s enterprise and mobility business, and a member of Motorola’s global steering committee for country management.

He has also worked with Symbol Technologies, Cisco Systems and T-Mobil (a division of Deutsche Telekom).

“Michael brings a solid reputation for success in both partner and competitive companies, and his strong track record in providing leadership will be an asset to the global sales organisation as Avaya continues to increase its presence and value to our growing customer base,” said Avaya’s senior vice president and president, field operations, Todd Abbott. – Trade Arabia News Service