4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR.OB) today announced it has appointed Major General Khalid Abdulla Mabarak Al Buainain, Commander & Chief of UAE Air Force and Air Defense (Ret.), as Vice President for Middle East Military and Defense Security.
Major General Khalid possesses significant experience and knowledge in the security and surveillance industry, all of which will provide strong added value for 4C Controls in developing business operations in the GCC (Gulf Countries Council) and the extended MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Given his worldwide network, he will be a significant contributor in the build–up and consolidation of excellent business relationships with government bodies and key industrial figures.
Major General Khalid, comes to 4C Controls after a distinguished 32 year career with the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense, ultimately rising to the rank of Major General, Commander & Chief of UAE Air Force and Air Defense. In addition to his military experience, Major General Khalid has also served as a member and team leader for bilateral senior government discussions between the UAE and many foreign countries. During his tenure as Commander & Chief of UAE Air Force and Air Defense, Major General Khalid managed and led multi–billion dollar programs for the UAE Government, including
- Satellites and satellite images programs;
- Aircraft and systems acquisition programs with France, the U.S., and Russia;
- System integration and system engineering projects;
- Airborne and land based secured network systems;
- Advanced information technologies and IT security programs;
- Remote sensing / space programs command and control;
- As well as creation & development of the first R&D faculties in the UAE.
In addition to his tremendous knowledge & technological expertise in the field of security and surveillance, Major General Khalid is a highly regarded and internationally well respected figure in the GCC (Gulf Countries Council) and the extended MENA (Middle East North Africa) region.
4C Controls Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jean–Robert Martin, stated, "We welcome Major General Khalid to our 4C Controls senior management team. His expertise in Middle East military and defense matters as well as his highly accomplished management experience with satellites and satellite images programs will significantly contribute to our company´s global capabilities."
Major General Khalid said, "I believe 4C Controls has unprecedented opportunities in the Middle East and I look forward to working closely with their team of highly accomplished professionals."
About 4C Controls Inc.
4C Controls is an early stage company offering high technology integrated security solutions providing real–time early warning and reduction of time scales from threat–detection to termination in the field. The Company´s primary focus is on cutting–edge technologies and large distribution networks including high resolution synthetic aperture radar satellites (SAR) and satellite images; ground high performance radars for intrusion detection and electronic surveillance / access control markets such as biometric, radio frequency identification (RFID), real time locating systems (RTLS) and closed–circuit television (CCTV).
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