Francis has worked for major TV stations and production companies in the region as a broadcast engineer.
FOR-A has appointed Roger Francis as a pre-sales support engineer, based in its Dubai office.
Francis has worked as a broadcast engineer for production companies and TV stations in the region, including MTV Lebanon, 7Productions, Media Mania and Cubic Media, where he was responsible for numerous major live productions as well as designing and implementing key systems, such as flyaway kits and outside broadcast trucks.
He has a background in network design, including advanced Cisco certification, so will help FOR-A in delivering cutting-edge systems during the transition to IP. Originally from Lebanon, he speaks French, English and Arabic, ensuring clear communications throughout the MENA region.
Mohammed Abu Ziyadeh, Regional Manager for the Middle East and Africa at FOR-A, said: “Broadcasters and media enterprises in the Middle East and Africa are increasingly turning to FOR-A for complete solutions, recognising the solid, reliable and adaptable engineering in our own products and our enthusiasm for working with the best offerings of technology partners. Roger is a talented engineer with a personality that makes him ideal to provide advice and support throughout the sales process.”
