Asem Galal

Experience

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  مركز المعلومات ودعم اتخاذ القرار بمجلس الوزراء - Information and Decision Support Center IDSC

  Aug 1992 - Sept 1996

  Team Leader
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  Microsoft Corporation

  Sept 1996 - Apr 2000

  Product Manager, Desktop Application Division & Personal Systems Division

  Responsible for managing the DAD1 and PSD2 business in the below geographies. Responsibilities include creating and executing product-marketing plans, managing and liaising product issues with different units inside Microsoft, engaging sales and distribution channel through training, promotions and marketing programs. Working closely with account managers on pre-sales and post-sales activity for top tier customers concerning product positioning and deployment issues. Analyzing and sending out periodical updates on product to the management and sales team, working with product development groups and SPM on localization of the products, managing the advertising and PR for DAD and PSD products. Show less

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  Hewlett-Packard

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2004

  Responsible for developing the HP business in Egypt in preparation to opening an office there. Main responsibilities include coordinating with other business units to drive the business development efforts in Egypt, including : developing a business plan, participate in the development of the sales and distribution channel, generate demand at end-user side, coordinate with the egyptian government on strategic directions and special projects, develop and managed many named accounts, interest and feed the local press with news and information on HP. These activities led to the opening of the HP office in Egypt in November 2000. Show less

  • Regional Manager - Imaging & Printing Group, Levant & Egypt

    May 2002 - Apr 2004

  • Alliance Manager, Middle East

    Nov 2000 - Jun 2002

  • Business PC Division Manager, Middle East

    Nov 2000 - Nov 2001

  • Country Account Manager, Egypt

    Apr 2000 - Nov 2000
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  McAfee

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2008

  Regional Manager - UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar & ME emerging markets

  Responsible for developing McAfee business in the above territories including sales, marketing, channel and strategic alliances. Accumulative business annual growth in the respective territories is 780% in (FY04 to FY08). Received President's Excellence Award in 2005, 2006 & 2007.

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  Galal & Karawi Management Consulting (G&K)

  Aug 2008 - now

  Managing Partner

  G&K provides business & channel development services for IT vendors development in the Middle East and Africa regions.