FOLSOM, CA – May 2, 2011 – Retail Pro is pleased to announce the appointment of Bevin Manian as Regional Director for the Middle East region, to be based in the regional office of Retail Pro International in Dubai, UAE.

With a key focus on building brand equity in these regions by creating profitable and long lasting relationships with the regional Business Partners, and delivering on Retail Pro’s service standards, Bevin will head the hub operation for Middle East, India and South East Asia.

Bevin brings with him a wealth of knowledge with over 14 years of experience in the retail industry and the Middle East, as well as an in-depth understanding of how retail operations are run. This coupled with Enterprise Application experience, management skills and knowledge of local business practices and cultural nuances is a formidable combination.

Richard Kolodynski, VP of EMEA/ASIA at Retail Pro said: “I am delighted to welcome Bevin on board. He brings with him the experience to drive forward the business, cement and build upon the extraordinary growth we are already experiencing within these regions.”

This appointment of the Regional Director for the mentioned regions solidifies Retail Pro’s growth strategy and expansion in the Middle East market and is a clear sign of Retail Pro’s commitment to this area.

Kerry Lemos, CE0 of Retail Pro International commented that “Retail Pro already has a well-established business partner network and a large customer base in the Middle East, India and South East Asia regions.  Bevin’s tenure in this newly introduced role is part of on-going commitment to our world-wide network of Business Partners, and dedication to our customers.”

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About Retail Pro

Retail Pro International, LLC is a global leader in Point of Sale, Store Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Business Intelligence, and Payment Processing software applications for the specialty retail industry. For over 20 years, Retail Pro has enabled specialty retailers to achieve their full potential through a unique, scalable, reliable, and highly customizable retail management solution. 

Today, Retail Pro is used by more than 52,000 retail stores globally in markets such as fashion, luggage, footwear, collectibles, gifts, home furnishings, sporting goods, and accessories. With unparalleled functionality, flexibility and ease-of-use, Retail Pro has established itself as a trusted solution for today's specialty retailers worldwide. The solution is delivered through a global network of business partners to over 63 countries, translated in 18 languages.

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