Leading media systems integrator Media Group International has appointed John Aslett as the managing director of its International operation based in Dubai.

A highly skilled broadcast and technology sales professional with 18 years' management and board level experience in the Middle East, Aslett is ideally placed to help MGI maximise its recent corporate expansion and drive new business outside of Qatar, a statement said.

Aslett is a former director of Avid Emerging Markets.

Paul Hennessy, CEO of MGI, said: “John's strong technical background in broadcast and IT, combined with his regional knowledge and extensive sales experience, makes him a valuable asset for MGI and we are delighted that he is now heading up our Dubai operation."

MGI is focusing on delivering excellence by introducing a service and support portal that will allow customers to track assets and improve service response times. MGI is also opening a pre-build facility which will give customers the opportunity to experience and comment on their systems in order to enhance workflow. This will be backed by pre-deployment training at MGI's new Training Academy in Dubai Studio City, where customers can become familiar with new equipment prior to installation.

Hennessy adds that John Aslett's appointment consolidates MGI's presence in Dubai. - TradeArabia News Service