New A-MAP CEO to Drive Ambitious Growth and International Expansion Plans

Umesh Agrawal Brings Two Decades of Leadership Experience to Dubai-based global player in Automotive Aftermarket industry

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai-based automotive aftermarket global player A-MAP has appointed Umesh Agrawal as Chief Executive Officer effective 01 September 2014, to lead its ambitious growth and international expansion plans.

Agrawal started his career in Middle East with Ernst & Young’s Abu Dhabi office in 1990. Since then, he has held many senior executive positions with local and international companies before joining A-MAP in January 2014 as interim CEO and advisor to the Managing Director.

Prior to joining  A-MAP, he was the Co-Managing Director of Augur Middle East, a management consulting firm based in Dubai, and held the position of Managing Director of BRF (Brazil Foods), Saudi Arabia, one of the largest food companies in the world. Agrawal also served as Managing Director of Federal Foods, one of the leading food distribution companies in UAE.

Agrawal brings with him a wealth of leadership experience in formulating and executing winning business strategies, organisational restructuring and capability building to drive sustainable and profitable growth.

The owner and the Managing Director of A-MAP, Asad Badami said: “The appointment of a permanent CEO is part of our long term strategy to enhance business and organisational capabilities to meet future industry and market challenges. Our goal is to position A-MAP as a global leader, a partner of choice for all stakeholders, in automotive aftermarket industry best known for offering innovative products and solutions, superior customer service and above average business results.”

“I am confident that given Umesh’s experience, he is the right person to help us drive our future growth and international expansion plans and lead the company forward. He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution, and deliver results. We believe that his passion for excellence will help ensure that A-MAP continues to deliver positive customers experience while pursuing our daily objective of keeping people safe and hassle free when on the move,” Badami added.

"I am excited by the opportunity to partner with Mr. Badami to help A-MAP evolve into a world class organisation in the automotive aftermarket. I look forward to working with the entire A-MAP team, business associates and customers as we embark on this new phase,” said Umesh Agrawal.