Bahrain Business Machines (BBM), the Bahrain operation of Gulf Business Machines (GBM), Distributor for selected IBM products and services in the region, held its annual Kick-Off meeting recently at Novotel Al Dana Resort.
Cesare Cardone, GBM’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the achievements of 2004 and presented this year’s business plan to staff. The event – which was also attended by senior GBM, BBM and IBM executives as well as representatives of the Board of Directors – provided an ideal opportunity to honour outstanding staff whose efforts contributed to the achievements of the year. “2004 was a positive year for BBM, where we implemented a number of innovative customer solutions in the Kingdom. We also diversified our business offering, joined forces with additional new business partners and added to the skills of our employees,” said Abdulla Ishaq, General Manager BBM.
A number of BBMers were also awarded for their dedication, team spirit, hard work and excellent overall performance.
BBM was chosen as the best branch of 2004 by the CEO based on its high service levels, innovations in the range of solutions deployed and in terms of revenue generated. “It was a very exciting year for our staff. The award complements the hard work and innovation of the BBM team and provides encouragement for ever higher levels of innovation in 2005,” commented Mr Ishaq.
