NSN replaces Jörg Erlemeier with Igor Leprince as head of Middle East business

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced the appointment of Igor Leprince to lead its business in the Middle East region, effective October 1, 2011. Leprince, who will be based in Dubai, is currently global head of care within Nokia Siemens Networks’ Global Services business.

NSN employs around 3,200 people in the Middle East region with customers and operations and does business in 19 countries.

“I am delighted to have someone of Igor’s experience and track record to lead our business in the Middle East,” said Ashish Chowdhary, executive board member and head of customer operations east for NSN. “Igor brings a deep customer understanding as well as global experience running complex operations. He is a valued team player with excellent negotiation and management expertise.”

Leprince succeeds Jörg Erlemeier, who has led the Middle East region, including the previously combined Middle East and Africa region, since September 2009. Erlemeier is moving to a new role within the customer operations east organisation.