For release: 04 Jul 2007
EDS Appoints New Southeast Asia Sales Leader
Kuala Lumpur – Leading global technology services company EDS announced today the appointment of Azwan Baharuddin as regional sales leader for the Southeast Asia region.
Previously vice president of Sales and Development for EDS in Malaysia, Azwan has taken on the new expanded role of fostering EDS’ business growth throughout Southeast Asia markets, including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Azwan will be supported by a team located across Asia and EDS industry experts based in different parts of the world. He will continue to be based in Malaysia.
“This regional role is an exciting challenge and new opportunity for me. I am honored that EDS has appointed me to anchor growth in a region that has so much potential,” said Azwan.
“The Southeast Asia region is very vibrant currently and businesses are looking at how they can grow rapidly. EDS is a viable partner that can help businesses save on cost and leverage on resources to gain critical advantage over their competition,” he added.
Azwan’s diverse experience in information technology, financial services, strategic planning and implementation gives him an understanding of what different businesses require. He joined EDS in 2003, and has played an instrumental role in the discussions for EDS Malaysia’s largest key clients.
Prior to joining EDS, Azwan was with a global consulting company. He co-authored a Malaysian Broadcasting Digitalization Study commissioned by the Malaysian Government and worked on several Corporatization and IT Masterplans for public corporations.
Azwan was previously based in London, UK. There, he held key positions in Temenos (a global banking software company) and Brown Shipley & Co (a private merchant bank, part of Kredietbank Luxembourg Group). He holds Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Leicester University.
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