New appointment strengthens LAUFEN’s presence in the UAE region and beyond

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Now firmly established as a leading supplier of innovative and quality bathroom solutions to customers around the world, sanitaryware brand LAUFEN is expanding its team with the appointment of a new Project Manager based in Abu Dhabi.With a background in building materials, Mohamed Barakat is the direct representative for LAUFEN in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and is responsible for developing and specifying LAUFEN products in all projects in his region.

Mohamed brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having been based in Abu Dhabi for many years. Prior to joining LAUFEN, Mohamed held sales roles with companies including Abdelwahed Building Materials in Egypt and Bin Salem Holding in Abu Dhabi. His most recent role was Territory Manager UAE for Forms + Surfaces, the American manufacturer for Architectural Surfaces and Outdoor Furniture.

Throughout his time in the region Mohamed has developed a strong relationship with local and international architects, consultants and interior designers. He has also worked on major projects in the GCC, including Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Lusial Light Rail Transit System in Qatar.

Mohamed is one of three new Project Managers to join the rapidly-expanding LAUFEN team internationally, each of whom are strategically placed in New York, London, Dubai and Singapore to support projects around the world.

Together the LAUFEN Project Team are committed and passionate about bringing the very highest user satisfaction for clients and, ultimately their guests, through an open partnership approach with the highest level of professionalism through logisitics and project management supported by the Commerical Team based at the manufacturer’s head office in Switzerland.

Daniel Fountain / 14.03.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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