HIMA appoints New Sales Director for the Middle East Region

In his role as Sales Director, Necmi will manage the sales and proposals teams, covering the Middle East including Egypt and Turkey, Sub-Saharan Africa including Sudan, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Indian Subcontinent to develop sales strategies and grow order volume in the region. Necmi will also play an integral part in driving localization to strengthen and further develop relationships with key customers and partners alike.

“Being closer to our customers and expanding our footprint globally are two key focus points for HIMA. Having an experienced and knowledgeable sales director like Necmi onboard will greatly facilitate the sales teams in supporting our customers better and enable the Middle East region to grow”, comments Jörg de la Motte, CEO.

With over 20 years of experience working in the safety industry, Necmi has built a career portfolio of Key Account Management Sales, Facility Management, Engineering, Design, Production Operations and Customer Service.

Having started his career in Turkey, as a Sales and Export Manager in safety automation, Necmi has gained solid experience within the industry taking on roles from Health, Safety and Environment Expert, Machinery Safety Expert to Plant Manager within functional safety. He holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety and is a certified ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Lead Auditor and International Machinery Safety Expert by TÜV NORD (Germany).

“I am delighted that Necmi has chosen to join the HIMA family in the Middle East. His process-driven approach, which he executes with empathy and excellence, will make a positive difference to our customers’ experience in the region. I look forward to seeing the effects of his leadership on his team and the wider organisation”, comments Andrew Dennant Vice President and General Manager, HIMA Middle East.